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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.22, 92.78 and 56.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.22, 92.78 and 56.09 is: 77.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.22 : 92.78 = 56.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.22/92.78 = 56.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.22x = 92.78 × 56.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.22x = 5,203.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,203.29/67.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.41

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