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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.40, 92.94 and 45.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.40, 92.94 and 45.56 is: 62.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.40 : 92.94 = 45.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.40/92.94 = 45.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.40x = 92.94 × 45.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.40x = 4,234.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,234.35/67.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.82

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