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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.80, 85.36 and 45.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.80, 85.36 and 45.40 is: 62.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.80 : 85.36 = 45.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.80/85.36 = 45.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.80x = 85.36 × 45.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.80x = 3,875.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,875.34/61.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.71

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