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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45.99, 62.91 and 45.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45.99, 62.91 and 45.90 is: 62.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45.99 : 62.91 = 45.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45.99/62.91 = 45.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45.99x = 62.91 × 45.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45.99x = 2,887.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,887.57/45.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.79

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