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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.13, 67.62 and 40.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.13, 67.62 and 40.41 is: 60.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.13 : 67.62 = 40.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.13/67.62 = 40.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.13x = 67.62 × 40.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.13x = 2,732.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,732.26/45.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.54

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