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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 62.97, 86.85 and 45.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 62.97, 86.85 and 45.49 is: 62.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    62.97 : 86.85 = 45.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    62.97/86.85 = 45.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    62.97x = 86.85 × 45.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    62.97x = 3,950.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,950.81/62.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.74

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