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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.74, 93.55 and 44.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.74, 93.55 and 44.45 is: 61.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.74 : 93.55 = 44.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.74/93.55 = 44.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.74x = 93.55 × 44.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.74x = 4,158.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,158.68/67.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.39

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