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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.49, 62.91 and 40.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.49, 62.91 and 40.02 is: 55.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.49 : 62.91 = 40.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.49/62.91 = 40.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.49x = 62.91 × 40.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.49x = 2,517.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,517.66/45.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.35

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