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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.75, 63.04 and 41.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.75, 63.04 and 41.38 is: 57.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.75 : 63.04 = 41.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.75/63.04 = 41.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.75x = 63.04 × 41.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.75x = 2,608.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,608.60/45.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.02

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