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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.56, 68.34 and 40.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.56, 68.34 and 40.76 is: 61.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.56 : 68.34 = 40.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.56/68.34 = 40.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.56x = 68.34 × 40.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.56x = 2,785.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,785.20/45.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.14

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