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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.05, 92.48 and 54.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.05, 92.48 and 54.72 is: 75.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.05 : 92.48 = 54.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.05/92.48 = 54.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.05x = 92.48 × 54.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.05x = 5,060.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,060.23/67.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.47

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