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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.19, 92.61 and 58.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.19, 92.61 and 58.46 is: 80.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.19 : 92.61 = 58.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.19/92.61 = 58.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.19x = 92.61 × 58.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.19x = 5,413.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,413.52/67.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.58

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