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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.77, 93.46 and 48.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.77, 93.46 and 48.07 is: 66.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.77 : 93.46 = 48.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.77/93.46 = 48.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.77x = 93.46 × 48.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.77x = 4,492.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,492.48/67.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.29

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