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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.20, 67.40 and 39.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.20, 67.40 and 39.81 is: 59.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.20 : 67.40 = 39.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.20/67.40 = 39.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.20x = 67.40 × 39.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.20x = 2,682.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,682.99/45.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.36

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