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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.40, 65.75 and 45.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.40, 65.75 and 45.40 is: 65.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.40 : 65.75 = 45.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.40/65.75 = 45.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.40x = 65.75 × 45.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.40x = 2,985.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,985.05/45.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.75

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