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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.57, 93.23 and 45.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.57, 93.23 and 45.73 is: 63.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.57 : 93.23 = 45.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.57/93.23 = 45.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.57x = 93.23 × 45.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.57x = 4,263.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,263.18/67.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.09

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