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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.65, 62.58 and 45.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.65, 62.58 and 45.04 is: 61.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.65 : 62.58 = 45.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.65/62.58 = 45.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.65x = 62.58 × 45.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.65x = 2,818.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,818.60/45.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.74

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