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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.23, 92.84 and 58.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.23, 92.84 and 58.44 is: 80.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.23 : 92.84 = 58.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.23/92.84 = 58.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.23x = 92.84 × 58.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.23x = 5,425.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,425.57/67.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.70

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