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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.07, 67.28 and 40.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.07, 67.28 and 40.52 is: 60.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.07 : 67.28 = 40.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.07/67.28 = 40.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.07x = 67.28 × 40.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.07x = 2,726.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,726.19/45.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.49

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