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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.09, 62.20 and 40.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.09, 62.20 and 40.16 is: 55.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.09 : 62.20 = 40.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.09/62.20 = 40.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.09x = 62.20 × 40.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.09x = 2,498.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,498.16/45.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.40

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