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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.60, 68.10 and 41.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.60, 68.10 and 41.55 is: 62.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.60 : 68.10 = 41.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.60/68.10 = 41.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.60x = 68.10 × 41.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.60x = 2,829.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,829.56/45.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.05

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