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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.08, 92.92 and 45.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.08, 92.92 and 45.80 is: 68.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.08 : 92.92 = 45.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.08/92.92 = 45.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.08x = 92.92 × 45.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.08x = 4,255.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,255.74/62.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.55

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