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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.25, 92.72 and 45.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.25, 92.72 and 45.38 is: 62.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.25 : 92.72 = 45.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.25/92.72 = 45.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.25x = 92.72 × 45.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.25x = 4,207.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,207.63/67.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.57

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