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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.19, 68.02 and 41.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.19, 68.02 and 41.55 is: 62.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.19 : 68.02 = 41.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.19/68.02 = 41.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.19x = 68.02 × 41.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.19x = 2,826.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,826.23/45.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.54

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