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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.54, 68.24 and 41.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.54, 68.24 and 41.10 is: 61.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.54 : 68.24 = 41.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.54/68.24 = 41.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.54x = 68.24 × 41.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.54x = 2,804.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,804.66/45.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.59

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