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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.13, 92.64 and 62.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.13, 92.64 and 62.18 is: 85.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.13 : 92.64 = 62.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.13/92.64 = 62.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.13x = 92.64 × 62.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.13x = 5,760.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,760.36/67.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.81

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