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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.91, 85.22 and 45.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.91, 85.22 and 45.51 is: 62.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.91 : 85.22 = 45.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.91/85.22 = 45.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.91x = 85.22 × 45.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.91x = 3,878.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,878.36/61.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.65

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