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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.90, 92.67 and 45.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.90, 92.67 and 45.94 is: 68.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.90 : 92.67 = 45.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.90/92.67 = 45.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.90x = 92.67 × 45.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.90x = 4,257.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,257.26/61.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.78

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