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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.68, 93.27 and 45.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.68, 93.27 and 45.84 is: 63.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.68 : 93.27 = 45.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.68/93.27 = 45.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.68x = 93.27 × 45.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.68x = 4,275.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,275.50/67.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.17

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