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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.14, 92.55 and 52.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.14, 92.55 and 52.56 is: 72.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.14 : 92.55 = 52.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.14/92.55 = 52.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.14x = 92.55 × 52.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.14x = 4,864.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,864.43/67.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.45

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