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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.65, 68.41 and 40.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.65, 68.41 and 40.52 is: 60.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.65 : 68.41 = 40.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.65/68.41 = 40.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.65x = 68.41 × 40.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.65x = 2,771.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,771.77/45.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.72

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