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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.46, 68.13 and 41.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.46, 68.13 and 41.15 is: 61.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.46 : 68.13 = 41.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.46/68.13 = 41.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.46x = 68.13 × 41.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.46x = 2,803.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,803.55/45.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.67

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