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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.44, 62.69 and 40.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.44, 62.69 and 40.54 is: 55.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.44 : 62.69 = 40.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.44/62.69 = 40.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.44x = 62.69 × 40.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.44x = 2,541.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,541.45/45.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.93

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