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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.35, 101.08 and 45.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.35, 101.08 and 45.63 is: 68.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.35 : 101.08 = 45.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.35/101.08 = 45.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.35x = 101.08 × 45.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.35x = 4,612.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,612.67/67.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.49

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