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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67, 92.41 and 42.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67, 92.41 and 42.43 is: 58.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67 : 92.41 = 42.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67/92.41 = 42.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67x = 92.41 × 42.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67x = 3,920.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,920.96/67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.52

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