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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.78, 63.16 and 29.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.78, 63.16 and 29.40 is: 40.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.78 : 63.16 = 29.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.78/63.16 = 29.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.78x = 63.16 × 29.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.78x = 1,856.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,856.90/45.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40.56

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