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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.76, 93.57 and 44.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.76, 93.57 and 44.46 is: 61.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.76 : 93.57 = 44.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.76/93.57 = 44.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.76x = 93.57 × 44.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.76x = 4,160.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,160.21/67.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.40

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