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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.16, 67.64 and 40.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.16, 67.64 and 40.03 is: 59.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.16 : 67.64 = 40.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.16/67.64 = 40.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.16x = 67.64 × 40.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.16x = 2,707.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,707.59/45.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.96

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