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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.16, 92.69 and 42.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.16, 92.69 and 42.61 is: 58.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.16 : 92.69 = 42.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.16/92.69 = 42.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.16x = 92.69 × 42.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.16x = 3,949.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,949.52/67.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.81

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