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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.15, 62.31 and 40.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.15, 62.31 and 40.59 is: 56.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.15 : 62.31 = 40.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.15/62.31 = 40.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.15x = 62.31 × 40.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.15x = 2,529.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,529.16/45.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.02

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