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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.67, 86.40 and 45.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.67, 86.40 and 45.13 is: 62.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.67 : 86.40 = 45.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.67/86.40 = 45.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.67x = 86.40 × 45.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.67x = 3,899.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,899.23/62.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.22

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