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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.94, 68.52 and 41.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.94, 68.52 and 41.36 is: 61.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.94 : 68.52 = 41.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.94/68.52 = 41.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.94x = 68.52 × 41.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.94x = 2,833.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,833.99/45.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.69

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