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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.07, 92.59 and 47.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.07, 92.59 and 47.40 is: 65.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.07 : 92.59 = 47.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.07/92.59 = 47.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.07x = 92.59 × 47.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.07x = 4,388.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,388.65/67.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.44

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