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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.75, 93.99 and 45.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.75, 93.99 and 45.61 is: 68.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.75 : 93.99 = 45.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.75/93.99 = 45.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.75x = 93.99 × 45.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.75x = 4,286.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,286.88/62.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.32

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