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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.23, 92.85 and 56.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.23, 92.85 and 56.37 is: 77.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.23 : 92.85 = 56.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.23/92.85 = 56.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.23x = 92.85 × 56.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.23x = 5,233.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,233.95/67.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.85

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