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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.42, 93 and 48.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.42, 93 and 48.75 is: 67.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.42 : 93 = 48.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.42/93 = 48.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.42x = 93 × 48.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.42x = 4,533.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,533.75/67.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.25

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