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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.68, 68.10 and 41.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.68, 68.10 and 41.84 is: 62.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.68 : 68.10 = 41.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.68/68.10 = 41.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.68x = 68.10 × 41.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.68x = 2,849.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,849.30/45.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.38

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