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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.55, 67.93 and 41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.55, 67.93 and 41 is: 61.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.55 : 67.93 = 41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.55/67.93 = 41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.55x = 67.93 × 41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.55x = 2,785.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,785.13/45.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.14

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