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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.65, 68.40 and 41.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.65, 68.40 and 41.14 is: 61.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.65 : 68.40 = 41.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.65/68.40 = 41.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.65x = 68.40 × 41.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.65x = 2,813.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,813.77/45.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.64

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