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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67, 92.45 and 42.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67, 92.45 and 42.09 is: 58.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67 : 92.45 = 42.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67/92.45 = 42.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67x = 92.45 × 42.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67x = 3,891.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,891.22/67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.08

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