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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57.62, 79.52 and 45.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57.62, 79.52 and 45.37 is: 62.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57.62 : 79.52 = 45.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57.62/79.52 = 45.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57.62x = 79.52 × 45.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57.62x = 3,607.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,607.69/57.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.61

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