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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.37, 85.98 and 45.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.37, 85.98 and 45.99 is: 63.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.37 : 85.98 = 45.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.37/85.98 = 45.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.37x = 85.98 × 45.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.37x = 3,954.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,954.22/62.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.40

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