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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.53, 84.83 and 45.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.53, 84.83 and 45.14 is: 62.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.53 : 84.83 = 45.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.53/84.83 = 45.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.53x = 84.83 × 45.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.53x = 3,828.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,828.58/61.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.22

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