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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.57, 68.03 and 41.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.57, 68.03 and 41.96 is: 62.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.57 : 68.03 = 41.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.57/68.03 = 41.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.57x = 68.03 × 41.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.57x = 2,854.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,854.54/45.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.64

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