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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.16, 92.64 and 54.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.16, 92.64 and 54.20 is: 74.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.16 : 92.64 = 54.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.16/92.64 = 54.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.16x = 92.64 × 54.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.16x = 5,021.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,021.09/67.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.76

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