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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.63, 68.36 and 41.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.63, 68.36 and 41.85 is: 62.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.63 : 68.36 = 41.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.63/68.36 = 41.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.63x = 68.36 × 41.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.63x = 2,860.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,860.66/45.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.69

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