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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.64, 85.08 and 45.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.64, 85.08 and 45.28 is: 62.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.64 : 85.08 = 45.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.64/85.08 = 45.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.64x = 85.08 × 45.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.64x = 3,852.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,852.42/61.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.50

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