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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.13, 92.71 and 57.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.13, 92.71 and 57.37 is: 79.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.13 : 92.71 = 57.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.13/92.71 = 57.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.13x = 92.71 × 57.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.13x = 5,318.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,318.49/67.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.23

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