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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.20, 92.70 and 54.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.20, 92.70 and 54.60 is: 75.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.20 : 92.70 = 54.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.20/92.70 = 54.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.20x = 92.70 × 54.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.20x = 5,061.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,061.42/67.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.32

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