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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.69, 68.49 and 40.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.69, 68.49 and 40.29 is: 60.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.69 : 68.49 = 40.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.69/68.49 = 40.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.69x = 68.49 × 40.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.69x = 2,759.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,759.46/45.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.40

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