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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67, 92.53 and 49.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67, 92.53 and 49.72 is: 68.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67 : 92.53 = 49.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67/92.53 = 49.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67x = 92.53 × 49.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67x = 4,600.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,600.59/67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.67

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