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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.96, 68.60 and 41.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.96, 68.60 and 41.60 is: 62.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.96 : 68.60 = 41.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.96/68.60 = 41.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.96x = 68.60 × 41.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.96x = 2,853.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,853.76/45.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.09

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