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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.14, 92.67 and 40.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.14, 92.67 and 40.56 is: 55.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.14 : 92.67 = 40.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.14/92.67 = 40.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.14x = 92.67 × 40.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.14x = 3,758.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,758.70/67.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.98

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