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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.22, 92.73 and 47.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.22, 92.73 and 47.78 is: 65.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.22 : 92.73 = 47.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.22/92.73 = 47.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.22x = 92.73 × 47.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.22x = 4,430.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,430.64/67.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.91

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