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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.14, 92.70 and 50.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.14, 92.70 and 50.82 is: 70.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.14 : 92.70 = 50.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.14/92.70 = 50.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.14x = 92.70 × 50.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.14x = 4,711.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,711.01/67.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.17

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