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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.23, 101.07 and 57.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.23, 101.07 and 57.11 is: 85.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.23 : 101.07 = 57.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.23/101.07 = 57.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.23x = 101.07 × 57.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.23x = 5,771.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,771.60/67.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.85

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