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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.16, 92.72 and 48.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.16, 92.72 and 48.73 is: 67.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.16 : 92.72 = 48.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.16/92.72 = 48.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.16x = 92.72 × 48.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.16x = 4,518.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,518.25/67.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.28

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