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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.12, 100.77 and 45.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.12, 100.77 and 45.39 is: 68.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.12 : 100.77 = 45.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.12/100.77 = 45.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.12x = 100.77 × 45.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.12x = 4,573.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,573.95/67.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.15

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