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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.90, 68.43 and 41.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.90, 68.43 and 41.13 is: 61.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.90 : 68.43 = 41.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.90/68.43 = 41.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.90x = 68.43 × 41.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.90x = 2,814.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,814.53/45.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.32

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