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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.46, 84.60 and 45.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.46, 84.60 and 45.68 is: 62.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.46 : 84.60 = 45.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.46/84.60 = 45.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.46x = 84.60 × 45.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.46x = 3,864.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,864.11/61.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.88

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