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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.21, 92.50 and 48.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.21, 92.50 and 48.76 is: 67.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.21 : 92.50 = 48.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.21/92.50 = 48.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.21x = 92.50 × 48.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.21x = 4,510.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,510.30/67.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.11

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