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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.78, 93.45 and 40.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.78, 93.45 and 40.14 is: 55.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.78 : 93.45 = 40.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.78/93.45 = 40.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.78x = 93.45 × 40.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.78x = 3,750.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,750.75/67.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.34

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