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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.21, 92.87 and 54.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.21, 92.87 and 54.92 is: 75.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.21 : 92.87 = 54.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.21/92.87 = 54.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.21x = 92.87 × 54.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.21x = 5,100.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,100.79/67.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.90

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