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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.40, 68.45 and 39.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.40, 68.45 and 39.66 is: 59.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.40 : 68.45 = 39.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.40/68.45 = 39.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.40x = 68.45 × 39.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.40x = 2,714.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,714.73/45.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.80

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