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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.21, 92.78 and 43.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.21, 92.78 and 43.92 is: 60.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.21 : 92.78 = 43.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.21/92.78 = 43.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.21x = 92.78 × 43.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.21x = 4,074.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,074.32/67.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.62

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