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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.20, 92.60 and 67.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.20, 92.60 and 67.08 is: 92.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.20 : 92.60 = 67.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.20/92.60 = 67.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.20x = 92.60 × 67.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.20x = 6,211.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,211.61/67.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.43

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