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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 69.77, 96.19 and 45.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 69.77, 96.19 and 45.16 is: 62.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    69.77 : 96.19 = 45.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    69.77/96.19 = 45.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    69.77x = 96.19 × 45.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    69.77x = 4,343.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,343.59/69.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.25

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