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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.79, 85.16 and 45.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.79, 85.16 and 45.41 is: 62.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.79 : 85.16 = 45.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.79/85.16 = 45.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.79x = 85.16 × 45.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.79x = 3,866.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,866.80/61.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.58

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