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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.45, 84.74 and 45.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.45, 84.74 and 45.11 is: 62.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.45 : 84.74 = 45.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.45/84.74 = 45.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.45x = 84.74 × 45.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.45x = 3,822.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,822.61/61.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.21

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