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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.34, 84.67 and 45.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.34, 84.67 and 45.02 is: 62.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.34 : 84.67 = 45.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.34/84.67 = 45.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.34x = 84.67 × 45.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.34x = 3,811.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,811.94/61.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.15

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