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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.54, 84.82 and 45.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.54, 84.82 and 45.97 is: 63.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.54 : 84.82 = 45.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.54/84.82 = 45.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.54x = 84.82 × 45.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.54x = 3,899.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,899.24/61.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.37

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