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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62, 85.44 and 45.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62, 85.44 and 45.56 is: 62.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62 : 85.44 = 45.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62/85.44 = 45.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62x = 85.44 × 45.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62x = 3,892.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,892.65/62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.78

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