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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.76, 68.53 and 40.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.76, 68.53 and 40.86 is: 61.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.76 : 68.53 = 40.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.76/68.53 = 40.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.76x = 68.53 × 40.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.76x = 2,799.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,799.93/45.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.19

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