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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.90, 63.18 and 41.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.90, 63.18 and 41.28 is: 56.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.90 : 63.18 = 41.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.90/63.18 = 41.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.90x = 63.18 × 41.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.90x = 2,608.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,608.07/45.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.82

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