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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.27, 67.52 and 40.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.27, 67.52 and 40.71 is: 60.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.27 : 67.52 = 40.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.27/67.52 = 40.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.27x = 67.52 × 40.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.27x = 2,748.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,748.74/45.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.72

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