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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.14, 92.87 and 56.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.14, 92.87 and 56.20 is: 77.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.14 : 92.87 = 56.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.14/92.87 = 56.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.14x = 92.87 × 56.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.14x = 5,219.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,219.01/67.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.74

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