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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.20, 62.49 and 40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.20, 62.49 and 40 is: 55.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.20 : 62.49 = 40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.20/62.49 = 40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.20x = 62.49 × 40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.20x = 2,499.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,499.60/45.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.30

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