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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.65, 93.30 and 45.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.65, 93.30 and 45.50 is: 62.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.65 : 93.30 = 45.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.65/93.30 = 45.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.65x = 93.30 × 45.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.65x = 4,245.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,245.06/67.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 62.75

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