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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.61, 101.13 and 45.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.61, 101.13 and 45.95 is: 68.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.61 : 101.13 = 45.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.61/101.13 = 45.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.61x = 101.13 × 45.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.61x = 4,646.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,646.42/67.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.73

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