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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 81.71, 122.43 and 45.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 81.71, 122.43 and 45.67 is: 68.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    81.71 : 122.43 = 45.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    81.71/122.43 = 45.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    81.71x = 122.43 × 45.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    81.71x = 5,591.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,591.38/81.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.43

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