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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.52, 93.16 and 44.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.52, 93.16 and 44.52 is: 61.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.52 : 93.16 = 44.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.52/93.16 = 44.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.52x = 93.16 × 44.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.52x = 4,147.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,147.48/67.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.43

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