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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.14, 92.68 and 39.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.14, 92.68 and 39.53 is: 54.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.14 : 92.68 = 39.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.14/92.68 = 39.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.14x = 92.68 × 39.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.14x = 3,663.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,663.77/67.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.57

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