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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.18, 92.62 and 52.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.18, 92.62 and 52.23 is: 72.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.18 : 92.62 = 52.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.18/92.62 = 52.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.18x = 92.62 × 52.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.18x = 4,837.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,837.14/67.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.01

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