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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.29, 92.84 and 45.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.29, 92.84 and 45.15 is: 62.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.29 : 92.84 = 45.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.29/92.84 = 45.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.29x = 92.84 × 45.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.29x = 4,191.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,191.73/67.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.29

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