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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.60, 84.90 and 45.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.60, 84.90 and 45.22 is: 62.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.60 : 84.90 = 45.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.60/84.90 = 45.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.60x = 84.90 × 45.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.60x = 3,839.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,839.18/61.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.32

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