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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.42, 67.79 and 40.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.42, 67.79 and 40.41 is: 60.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.42 : 67.79 = 40.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.42/67.79 = 40.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.42x = 67.79 × 40.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.42x = 2,739.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,739.39/45.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.31

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