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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.13, 92.72 and 50.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.13, 92.72 and 50.83 is: 70.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.13 : 92.72 = 50.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.13/92.72 = 50.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.13x = 92.72 × 50.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.13x = 4,712.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,712.71/67.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.20

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