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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.18, 92.11 and 45.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.18, 92.11 and 45.28 is: 68.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.18 : 92.11 = 45.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.18/92.11 = 45.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.18x = 92.11 × 45.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.18x = 4,170.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,170.74/61.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.17

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