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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67, 92.37 and 52.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67, 92.37 and 52.42 is: 72.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67 : 92.37 = 52.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67/92.37 = 52.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67x = 92.37 × 52.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67x = 4,842.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,842.04/67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.27

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