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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.75, 84.99 and 45.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.75, 84.99 and 45.33 is: 62.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.75 : 84.99 = 45.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.75/84.99 = 45.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.75x = 84.99 × 45.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.75x = 3,852.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,852.60/61.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.39

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