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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.53, 68.39 and 37.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.53, 68.39 and 37.41 is: 56.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.53 : 68.39 = 37.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.53/68.39 = 37.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.53x = 68.39 × 37.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.53x = 2,558.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,558.28/45.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.20

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