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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.16, 92.68 and 47.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.16, 92.68 and 47.52 is: 65.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.16 : 92.68 = 47.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.16/92.68 = 47.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.16x = 92.68 × 47.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.16x = 4,404.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,404.03/67.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.57

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