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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.82, 92.73 and 45.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.82, 92.73 and 45.59 is: 68.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.82 : 92.73 = 45.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.82/92.73 = 45.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.82x = 92.73 × 45.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.82x = 4,227.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,227.56/61.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.39

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