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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.78, 93.54 and 44.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.78, 93.54 and 44.50 is: 61.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.78 : 93.54 = 44.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.78/93.54 = 44.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.78x = 93.54 × 44.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.78x = 4,162.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,162.53/67.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.41

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