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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.26, 92.74 and 45.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.26, 92.74 and 45.44 is: 62.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.26 : 92.74 = 45.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.26/92.74 = 45.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.26x = 92.74 × 45.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.26x = 4,214.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,214.11/67.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.65

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