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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.41, 93.08 and 45.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.41, 93.08 and 45.68 is: 63.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.41 : 93.08 = 45.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.41/93.08 = 45.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.41x = 93.08 × 45.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.41x = 4,251.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,251.54/67.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.07

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