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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.59, 84.91 and 45.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.59, 84.91 and 45.18 is: 62.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.59 : 84.91 = 45.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.59/84.91 = 45.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.59x = 84.91 × 45.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.59x = 3,836.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,836.61/61.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.30

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