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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.47, 91.86 and 45.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.47, 91.86 and 45.95 is: 68.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.47 : 91.86 = 45.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.47/91.86 = 45.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.47x = 91.86 × 45.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.47x = 4,220.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,220.34/61.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.66

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