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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.44, 91.92 and 45.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.44, 91.92 and 45.28 is: 67.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.44 : 91.92 = 45.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.44/91.92 = 45.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.44x = 91.92 × 45.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.44x = 4,162.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,162.14/61.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.74

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