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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.18, 92.79 and 47.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.18, 92.79 and 47.86 is: 66.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.18 : 92.79 = 47.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.18/92.79 = 47.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.18x = 92.79 × 47.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.18x = 4,440.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,440.93/67.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.10

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