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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.29, 100.83 and 45.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.29, 100.83 and 45.60 is: 68.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.29 : 100.83 = 45.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.29/100.83 = 45.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.29x = 100.83 × 45.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.29x = 4,597.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,597.85/67.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.33

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