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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67, 92.57 and 56.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67, 92.57 and 56.27 is: 77.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67 : 92.57 = 56.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67/92.57 = 56.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67x = 92.57 × 56.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67x = 5,208.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,208.91/67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.74

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