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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.23, 92.81 and 50.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.23, 92.81 and 50.83 is: 70.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.23 : 92.81 = 50.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.23/92.81 = 50.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.23x = 92.81 × 50.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.23x = 4,717.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,717.43/67.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.17

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