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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.71, 62.99 and 41.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.71, 62.99 and 41.84 is: 57.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.71 : 62.99 = 41.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.71/62.99 = 41.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.71x = 62.99 × 41.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.71x = 2,635.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,635.29/45.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.66

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