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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.11, 84.31 and 45.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.11, 84.31 and 45.53 is: 62.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.11 : 84.31 = 45.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.11/84.31 = 45.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.11x = 84.31 × 45.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.11x = 3,838.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,838.63/61.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.82

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