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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.90, 68.78 and 40.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.90, 68.78 and 40.77 is: 61.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.90 : 68.78 = 40.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.90/68.78 = 40.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.90x = 68.78 × 40.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.90x = 2,804.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,804.16/45.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.09

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