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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.54, 62.51 and 40.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.54, 62.51 and 40.51 is: 55.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.54 : 62.51 = 40.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.54/62.51 = 40.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.54x = 62.51 × 40.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.54x = 2,532.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,532.28/45.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.61

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