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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.20, 92.78 and 61.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.20, 92.78 and 61.72 is: 85.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.20 : 92.78 = 61.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.20/92.78 = 61.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.20x = 92.78 × 61.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.20x = 5,726.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,726.38/67.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.21

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