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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.56, 101.30 and 45.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.56, 101.30 and 45.92 is: 68.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.56 : 101.30 = 45.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.56/101.30 = 45.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.56x = 101.30 × 45.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.56x = 4,651.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,651.70/67.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.85

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