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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.01, 92.45 and 45.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.01, 92.45 and 45.20 is: 62.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.01 : 92.45 = 45.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.01/92.45 = 45.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.01x = 92.45 × 45.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.01x = 4,178.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,178.05/67.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.35

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