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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.68, 84.96 and 45.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.68, 84.96 and 45.30 is: 62.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.68 : 84.96 = 45.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.68/84.96 = 45.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.68x = 84.96 × 45.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.68x = 3,848.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,848.69/61.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.40

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