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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.22, 92.78 and 61.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.22, 92.78 and 61.07 is: 84.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.22 : 92.78 = 61.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.22/92.78 = 61.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.22x = 92.78 × 61.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.22x = 5,665.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,665.31/67.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.29

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