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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.69, 68.34 and 41.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.69, 68.34 and 41.16 is: 61.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.69 : 68.34 = 41.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.69/68.34 = 41.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.69x = 68.34 × 41.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.69x = 2,812.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,812.87/45.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.56

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