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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.20, 92.78 and 60.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.20, 92.78 and 60.27 is: 83.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.20 : 92.78 = 60.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.20/92.78 = 60.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.20x = 92.78 × 60.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.20x = 5,591.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,591.85/67.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.21

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