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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.73, 62.94 and 40.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.73, 62.94 and 40.26 is: 55.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.73 : 62.94 = 40.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.73/62.94 = 40.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.73x = 62.94 × 40.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.73x = 2,533.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,533.96/45.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.41

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