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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 49.41, 68.19 and 45.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 49.41, 68.19 and 45.54 is: 62.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    49.41 : 68.19 = 45.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    49.41/68.19 = 45.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    49.41x = 68.19 × 45.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    49.41x = 3,105.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,105.37/49.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.85

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