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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.87, 85.26 and 45.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.87, 85.26 and 45.49 is: 62.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.87 : 85.26 = 45.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.87/85.26 = 45.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.87x = 85.26 × 45.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.87x = 3,878.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,878.48/61.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.69

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