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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.12, 62.40 and 43.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.12, 62.40 and 43.68 is: 60.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.12 : 62.40 = 43.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.12/62.40 = 43.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.12x = 62.40 × 43.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.12x = 2,725.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,725.63/45.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.41

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