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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.18, 67.90 and 41.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.18, 67.90 and 41.12 is: 61.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.18 : 67.90 = 41.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.18/67.90 = 41.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.18x = 67.90 × 41.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.18x = 2,792.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,792.05/45.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.80

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