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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.16, 92.65 and 40.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.16, 92.65 and 40.92 is: 56.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.16 : 92.65 = 40.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.16/92.65 = 40.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.16x = 92.65 × 40.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.16x = 3,790.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,790.77/67.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.45

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