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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.61, 68.26 and 40.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.61, 68.26 and 40.60 is: 60.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.61 : 68.26 = 40.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.61/68.26 = 40.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.61x = 68.26 × 40.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.61x = 2,771.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,771.42/45.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.76

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