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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.39, 67.96 and 41.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.39, 67.96 and 41.80 is: 62.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.39 : 67.96 = 41.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.39/67.96 = 41.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.39x = 67.96 × 41.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.39x = 2,840.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,840.94/45.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.59

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