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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.04, 92.56 and 49.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.04, 92.56 and 49.76 is: 68.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.04 : 92.56 = 49.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.04/92.56 = 49.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.04x = 92.56 × 49.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.04x = 4,605.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,605.79/67.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.70

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