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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67, 92.46 and 53.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67, 92.46 and 53.99 is: 74.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67 : 92.46 = 53.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67/92.46 = 53.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67x = 92.46 × 53.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67x = 4,991.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,991.92/67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.51

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