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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.78, 62.48 and 45.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.78, 62.48 and 45.16 is: 61.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.78 : 62.48 = 45.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.78/62.48 = 45.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.78x = 62.48 × 45.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.78x = 2,821.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,821.60/45.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.63

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