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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.21, 92.62 and 56.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.21, 92.62 and 56.88 is: 78.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.21 : 92.62 = 56.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.21/92.62 = 56.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.21x = 92.62 × 56.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.21x = 5,268.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,268.23/67.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.38

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