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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.18, 85.70 and 45.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.18, 85.70 and 45.59 is: 62.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.18 : 85.70 = 45.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.18/85.70 = 45.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.18x = 85.70 × 45.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.18x = 3,906.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,906.73/62.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.83

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