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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.56, 92.45 and 44.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.56, 92.45 and 44.51 is: 66.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.56 : 92.45 = 44.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.56/92.45 = 44.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.56x = 92.45 × 44.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.56x = 4,114.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,114.60/61.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.84

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