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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.68, 92.65 and 45.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.68, 92.65 and 45.51 is: 68.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.68 : 92.65 = 45.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.68/92.65 = 45.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.68x = 92.65 × 45.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.68x = 4,216.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,216.50/61.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.36

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