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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.14, 92.70 and 57.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.14, 92.70 and 57.89 is: 79.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.14 : 92.70 = 57.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.14/92.70 = 57.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.14x = 92.70 × 57.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.14x = 5,366.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,366.63/67.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.93

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