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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.20, 92.66 and 45.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.20, 92.66 and 45.38 is: 62.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.20 : 92.66 = 45.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.20/92.66 = 45.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.20x = 92.66 × 45.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.20x = 4,204.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,204.91/67.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.57

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