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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61.99, 92.97 and 45.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61.99, 92.97 and 45.73 is: 68.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61.99 : 92.97 = 45.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61.99/92.97 = 45.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61.99x = 92.97 × 45.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61.99x = 4,251.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,251.52/61.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.58

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