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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.57, 68.23 and 40.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.57, 68.23 and 40.58 is: 60.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.57 : 68.23 = 40.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.57/68.23 = 40.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.57x = 68.23 × 40.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.57x = 2,768.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,768.77/45.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.76

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