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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.50, 68.16 and 40.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.50, 68.16 and 40.82 is: 61.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.50 : 68.16 = 40.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.50/68.16 = 40.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.50x = 68.16 × 40.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.50x = 2,782.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,782.29/45.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.15

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