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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.13, 92.54 and 52.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.13, 92.54 and 52.55 is: 72.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.13 : 92.54 = 52.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.13/92.54 = 52.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.13x = 92.54 × 52.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.13x = 4,862.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,862.99/67.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.44

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