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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67, 92.40 and 45.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67, 92.40 and 45.98 is: 63.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67 : 92.40 = 45.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67/92.40 = 45.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67x = 92.40 × 45.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67x = 4,248.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,248.55/67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.41

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