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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.86, 93.66 and 45.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.86, 93.66 and 45.75 is: 63.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.86 : 93.66 = 45.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.86/93.66 = 45.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.86x = 93.66 × 45.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.86x = 4,284.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,284.95/67.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.14

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