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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.40, 67.65 and 40.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.40, 67.65 and 40.61 is: 60.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.40 : 67.65 = 40.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.40/67.65 = 40.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.40x = 67.65 × 40.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.40x = 2,747.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,747.06/45.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.51

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