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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.58, 92.43 and 45.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.58, 92.43 and 45.50 is: 68.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.58 : 92.43 = 45.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.58/92.43 = 45.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.58x = 92.43 × 45.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.58x = 4,205.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,205.57/61.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.29

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