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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.02, 91.60 and 45.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.02, 91.60 and 45.88 is: 68.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.02 : 91.60 = 45.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.02/91.60 = 45.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.02x = 91.60 × 45.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.02x = 4,202.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,202.49/61.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.87

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