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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.40, 62.72 and 35.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.40, 62.72 and 35.76 is: 49.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.40 : 62.72 = 35.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.40/62.72 = 35.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.40x = 62.72 × 35.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.40x = 2,242.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,242.87/45.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.40

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