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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67, 92.40 and 50.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67, 92.40 and 50.64 is: 69.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67 : 92.40 = 50.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67/92.40 = 50.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67x = 92.40 × 50.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67x = 4,679.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,679.14/67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.84

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