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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.59, 68.63 and 41.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.59, 68.63 and 41.40 is: 62.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.59 : 68.63 = 41.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.59/68.63 = 41.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.59x = 68.63 × 41.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.59x = 2,841.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,841.28/45.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.32

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