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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.87, 68.48 and 41.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.87, 68.48 and 41.61 is: 62.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.87 : 68.48 = 41.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.87/68.48 = 41.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.87x = 68.48 × 41.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.87x = 2,849.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,849.45/45.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.12

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