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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.38, 93 and 45.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.38, 93 and 45.54 is: 62.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.38 : 93 = 45.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.38/93 = 45.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.38x = 93 × 45.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.38x = 4,235.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,235.22/67.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.86

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