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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.27, 67.38 and 40.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.27, 67.38 and 40.14 is: 59.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.27 : 67.38 = 40.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.27/67.38 = 40.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.27x = 67.38 × 40.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.27x = 2,704.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,704.63/45.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.75

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