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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.53, 68.36 and 40.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.53, 68.36 and 40.82 is: 61.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.53 : 68.36 = 40.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.53/68.36 = 40.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.53x = 68.36 × 40.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.53x = 2,790.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,790.46/45.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.29

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