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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.88, 85.32 and 45.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.88, 85.32 and 45.20 is: 62.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.88 : 85.32 = 45.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.88/85.32 = 45.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.88x = 85.32 × 45.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.88x = 3,856.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,856.68/61.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.33

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