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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.77, 68.90 and 40.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.77, 68.90 and 40.81 is: 61.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.77 : 68.90 = 40.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.77/68.90 = 40.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.77x = 68.90 × 40.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.77x = 2,811.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,811.81/45.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.43

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