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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.62, 101.36 and 45.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.62, 101.36 and 45.96 is: 68.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.62 : 101.36 = 45.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.62/101.36 = 45.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.62x = 101.36 × 45.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.62x = 4,658.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,658.51/67.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.89

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