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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.78, 62.66 and 45.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.78, 62.66 and 45.66 is: 62.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.78 : 62.66 = 45.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.78/62.66 = 45.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.78x = 62.66 × 45.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.78x = 2,860.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,860.83/45.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.49

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