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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.95, 85.47 and 45.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.95, 85.47 and 45.54 is: 62.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.95 : 85.47 = 45.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.95/85.47 = 45.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.95x = 85.47 × 45.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.95x = 3,892.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,892.30/61.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.83

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