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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.49, 67.95 and 41.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.49, 67.95 and 41.44 is: 61.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.49 : 67.95 = 41.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.49/67.95 = 41.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.49x = 67.95 × 41.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.49x = 2,815.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,815.85/45.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.90

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