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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.28, 67.55 and 40.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.28, 67.55 and 40.72 is: 60.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.28 : 67.55 = 40.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.28/67.55 = 40.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.28x = 67.55 × 40.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.28x = 2,750.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,750.64/45.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.75

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