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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.23, 92.79 and 47.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.23, 92.79 and 47.88 is: 66.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.23 : 92.79 = 47.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.23/92.79 = 47.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.23x = 92.79 × 47.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.23x = 4,442.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,442.79/67.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.08

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