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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.88, 92.78 and 45.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.88, 92.78 and 45.82 is: 68.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.88 : 92.78 = 45.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.88/92.78 = 45.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.88x = 92.78 × 45.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.88x = 4,251.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,251.18/61.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.70

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