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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.98, 68.94 and 41.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.98, 68.94 and 41.87 is: 62.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.98 : 68.94 = 41.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.98/68.94 = 41.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.98x = 68.94 × 41.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.98x = 2,886.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,886.52/45.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.78

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