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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.22, 92.50 and 64.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.22, 92.50 and 64.86 is: 89.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.22 : 92.50 = 64.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.22/92.50 = 64.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.22x = 92.50 × 64.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.22x = 5,999.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,999.55/67.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.25

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