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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.76, 93.60 and 45.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.76, 93.60 and 45.92 is: 63.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.76 : 93.60 = 45.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.76/93.60 = 45.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.76x = 93.60 × 45.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.76x = 4,298.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,298.11/67.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.43

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