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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.43, 84.67 and 45.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.43, 84.67 and 45.03 is: 62.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.43 : 84.67 = 45.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.43/84.67 = 45.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.43x = 84.67 × 45.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.43x = 3,812.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,812.69/61.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.07

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