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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.94, 69.05 and 40.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.94, 69.05 and 40.54 is: 60.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.94 : 69.05 = 40.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.94/69.05 = 40.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.94x = 69.05 × 40.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.94x = 2,799.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,799.29/45.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.93

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