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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.25, 84.51 and 45.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.25, 84.51 and 45.77 is: 63.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.25 : 84.51 = 45.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.25/84.51 = 45.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.25x = 84.51 × 45.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.25x = 3,867.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,867.60/61.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.15

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