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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.54, 68.66 and 40.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.54, 68.66 and 40.53 is: 61.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.54 : 68.66 = 40.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.54/68.66 = 40.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.54x = 68.66 × 40.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.54x = 2,782.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,782.59/45.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.10

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