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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.85, 62.90 and 41.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.85, 62.90 and 41.80 is: 57.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.85 : 62.90 = 41.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.85/62.90 = 41.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.85x = 62.90 × 41.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.85x = 2,629.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,629.22/45.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.34

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