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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.13, 61.93 and 41.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.13, 61.93 and 41.03 is: 56.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.13 : 61.93 = 41.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.13/61.93 = 41.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.13x = 61.93 × 41.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.13x = 2,540.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,540.58/45.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.30

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