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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.24, 91.89 and 45.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.24, 91.89 and 45.34 is: 68.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.24 : 91.89 = 45.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.24/91.89 = 45.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.24x = 91.89 × 45.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.24x = 4,166.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,166.29/61.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.03

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