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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.46, 93.12 and 45.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.46, 93.12 and 45.74 is: 63.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.46 : 93.12 = 45.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.46/93.12 = 45.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.46x = 93.12 × 45.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.46x = 4,259.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,259.31/67.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.14

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