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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.77, 94.12 and 45.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.77, 94.12 and 45.65 is: 68.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.77 : 94.12 = 45.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.77/94.12 = 45.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.77x = 94.12 × 45.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.77x = 4,296.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,296.58/62.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.45

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