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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.70, 68.26 and 40.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.70, 68.26 and 40.03 is: 59.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.70 : 68.26 = 40.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.70/68.26 = 40.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.70x = 68.26 × 40.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.70x = 2,732.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,732.25/45.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.79

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