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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.12, 100.64 and 45.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.12, 100.64 and 45.76 is: 68.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.12 : 100.64 = 45.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.12/100.64 = 45.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.12x = 100.64 × 45.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.12x = 4,605.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,605.29/67.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.61

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