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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.58, 84.87 and 45.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.58, 84.87 and 45.18 is: 62.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.58 : 84.87 = 45.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.58/84.87 = 45.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.58x = 84.87 × 45.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.58x = 3,834.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,834.43/61.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.27

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