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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.16, 67.56 and 41.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.16, 67.56 and 41.74 is: 62.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.16 : 67.56 = 41.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.16/67.56 = 41.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.16x = 67.56 × 41.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.16x = 2,819.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,819.95/45.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.44

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