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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.88, 63.04 and 40.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.88, 63.04 and 40.12 is: 55.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.88 : 63.04 = 40.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.88/63.04 = 40.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.88x = 63.04 × 40.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.88x = 2,529.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,529.16/45.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.13

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