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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.45, 68.19 and 41.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.45, 68.19 and 41.22 is: 61.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.45 : 68.19 = 41.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.45/68.19 = 41.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.45x = 68.19 × 41.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.45x = 2,810.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,810.79/45.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.84

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