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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.16, 85.92 and 45.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.16, 85.92 and 45.12 is: 62.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.16 : 85.92 = 45.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.16/85.92 = 45.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.16x = 85.92 × 45.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.16x = 3,876.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,876.71/62.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.37

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