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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.33, 67.94 and 40.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.33, 67.94 and 40.19 is: 60.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.33 : 67.94 = 40.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.33/67.94 = 40.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.33x = 67.94 × 40.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.33x = 2,730.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,730.12/45.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.23

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