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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.65, 68.22 and 41.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.65, 68.22 and 41.11 is: 61.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.65 : 68.22 = 41.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.65/68.22 = 41.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.65x = 68.22 × 41.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.65x = 2,804.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,804.35/45.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.43

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