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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.68, 93.36 and 45.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.68, 93.36 and 45.83 is: 63.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.68 : 93.36 = 45.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.68/93.36 = 45.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.68x = 93.36 × 45.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.68x = 4,278.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,278.69/67.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.22

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