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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.92, 85.34 and 45.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.92, 85.34 and 45.52 is: 62.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.92 : 85.34 = 45.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.92/85.34 = 45.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.92x = 85.34 × 45.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.92x = 3,884.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,884.24/61.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.73

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