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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.51, 84.78 and 45.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.51, 84.78 and 45.13 is: 62.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.51 : 84.78 = 45.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.51/84.78 = 45.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.51x = 84.78 × 45.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.51x = 3,826.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,826.12/61.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.20

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