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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.80, 92.52 and 45.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.80, 92.52 and 45.45 is: 68.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.80 : 92.52 = 45.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.80/92.52 = 45.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.80x = 92.52 × 45.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.80x = 4,205.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,205.03/61.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.04

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