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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.24, 92.78 and 45.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.24, 92.78 and 45.40 is: 62.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.24 : 92.78 = 45.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.24/92.78 = 45.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.24x = 92.78 × 45.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.24x = 4,212.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,212.21/67.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.64

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