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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.66, 68.76 and 40.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.66, 68.76 and 40.31 is: 60.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.66 : 68.76 = 40.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.66/68.76 = 40.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.66x = 68.76 × 40.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.66x = 2,771.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,771.72/45.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.70

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