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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.14, 92.61 and 56.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.14, 92.61 and 56.34 is: 77.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.14 : 92.61 = 56.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.14/92.61 = 56.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.14x = 92.61 × 56.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.14x = 5,217.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,217.65/67.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.71

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