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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.73, 93.55 and 45.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.73, 93.55 and 45.86 is: 63.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.73 : 93.55 = 45.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.73/93.55 = 45.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.73x = 93.55 × 45.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.73x = 4,290.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,290.58/67.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.34

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