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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.45, 68.04 and 41.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.45, 68.04 and 41.13 is: 61.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.45 : 68.04 = 41.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.45/68.04 = 41.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.45x = 68.04 × 41.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.45x = 2,798.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,798.49/45.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.57

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