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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.18, 92.58 and 57.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.18, 92.58 and 57.34 is: 79.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.18 : 92.58 = 57.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.18/92.58 = 57.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.18x = 92.58 × 57.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.18x = 5,308.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,308.54/67.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.02

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