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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.98, 85.44 and 45.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.98, 85.44 and 45.60 is: 62.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.98 : 85.44 = 45.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.98/85.44 = 45.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.98x = 85.44 × 45.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.98x = 3,896.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,896.06/61.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.86

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