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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.32, 91.73 and 45.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.32, 91.73 and 45.95 is: 68.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.32 : 91.73 = 45.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.32/91.73 = 45.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.32x = 91.73 × 45.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.32x = 4,214.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,214.31/61.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.73

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