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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.17, 92.67 and 39.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.17, 92.67 and 39.52 is: 54.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.17 : 92.67 = 39.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.17/92.67 = 39.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.17x = 92.67 × 39.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.17x = 3,662.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,662.32/67.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.52

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