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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.18, 92.56 and 48.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.18, 92.56 and 48.72 is: 67.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.18 : 92.56 = 48.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.18/92.56 = 48.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.18x = 92.56 × 48.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.18x = 4,509.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,509.52/67.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.13

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