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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.73, 68.20 and 41.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.73, 68.20 and 41.80 is: 62.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.73 : 68.20 = 41.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.73/68.20 = 41.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.73x = 68.20 × 41.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.73x = 2,850.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,850.76/45.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.34

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