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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.79, 85.40 and 45.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.79, 85.40 and 45.53 is: 62.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.79 : 85.40 = 45.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.79/85.40 = 45.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.79x = 85.40 × 45.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.79x = 3,888.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,888.26/61.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.93

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