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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.35, 67.73 and 40.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.35, 67.73 and 40.31 is: 60.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.35 : 67.73 = 40.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.35/67.73 = 40.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.35x = 67.73 × 40.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.35x = 2,729.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,729.96/45.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.20

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