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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.90, 68.94 and 41.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.90, 68.94 and 41.22 is: 61.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.90 : 68.94 = 41.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.90/68.94 = 41.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.90x = 68.94 × 41.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.90x = 2,841.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,841.71/45.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.91

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