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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.51, 67.94 and 41.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.51, 67.94 and 41.19 is: 61.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.51 : 67.94 = 41.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.51/67.94 = 41.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.51x = 67.94 × 41.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.51x = 2,798.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,798.45/45.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.49

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