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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.12, 92.69 and 54.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.12, 92.69 and 54.17 is: 74.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.12 : 92.69 = 54.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.12/92.69 = 54.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.12x = 92.69 × 54.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.12x = 5,021.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,021.02/67.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.81

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