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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.68, 62.91 and 40.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.68, 62.91 and 40.23 is: 55.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.68 : 62.91 = 40.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.68/62.91 = 40.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.68x = 62.91 × 40.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.68x = 2,530.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,530.87/45.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.41

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