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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.15, 92.91 and 58.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.15, 92.91 and 58.55 is: 81.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.15 : 92.91 = 58.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.15/92.91 = 58.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.15x = 92.91 × 58.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.15x = 5,439.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,439.42/67.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.00

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