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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.96, 85.43 and 45.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.96, 85.43 and 45.56 is: 62.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.96 : 85.43 = 45.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.96/85.43 = 45.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.96x = 85.43 × 45.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.96x = 3,892.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,892.03/61.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.81

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