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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.94, 68.60 and 41.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.94, 68.60 and 41.35 is: 61.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.94 : 68.60 = 41.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.94/68.60 = 41.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.94x = 68.60 × 41.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.94x = 2,836.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,836.61/45.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.75

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