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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.71, 85.19 and 45.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.71, 85.19 and 45.38 is: 62.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.71 : 85.19 = 45.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.71/85.19 = 45.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.71x = 85.19 × 45.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.71x = 3,865.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,865.27/61.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.64

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