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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.44, 92.10 and 45.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.44, 92.10 and 45.20 is: 67.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.44 : 92.10 = 45.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.44/92.10 = 45.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.44x = 92.10 × 45.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.44x = 4,162.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,162.92/61.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.76

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