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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.87, 68.47 and 40.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.87, 68.47 and 40.47 is: 60.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.87 : 68.47 = 40.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.87/68.47 = 40.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.87x = 68.47 × 40.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.87x = 2,770.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,770.98/45.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.41

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