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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.61, 93.90 and 45.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.61, 93.90 and 45.35 is: 68.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.61 : 93.90 = 45.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.61/93.90 = 45.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.61x = 93.90 × 45.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.61x = 4,258.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,258.37/62.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.01

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