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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.23, 92.74 and 53.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.23, 92.74 and 53.43 is: 73.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.23 : 92.74 = 53.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.23/92.74 = 53.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.23x = 92.74 × 53.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.23x = 4,954.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,954.87/67.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.71

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