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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.18, 92.67 and 53.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.18, 92.67 and 53.47 is: 73.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.18 : 92.67 = 53.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.18/92.67 = 53.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.18x = 92.67 × 53.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.18x = 4,955.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,955.06/67.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.76

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