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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 272.54, 408.82 and 67.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 272.54, 408.82 and 67.11 is: 100.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    272.54 : 408.82 = 67.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    272.54/408.82 = 67.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    272.54x = 408.82 × 67.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    272.54x = 27,435.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,435.91/272.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.67

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