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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.12, 92.60 and 45.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.12, 92.60 and 45.35 is: 62.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.12 : 92.60 = 45.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.12/92.60 = 45.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.12x = 92.60 × 45.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.12x = 4,198.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,198.72/67.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.56

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