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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.12, 92.70 and 48.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.12, 92.70 and 48.22 is: 66.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.12 : 92.70 = 48.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.12/92.70 = 48.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.12x = 92.70 × 48.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.12x = 4,469.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,469.99/67.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.60

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