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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.23, 92.88 and 61.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.23, 92.88 and 61.29 is: 84.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.23 : 92.88 = 61.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.23/92.88 = 61.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.23x = 92.88 × 61.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.23x = 5,692.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,692.62/67.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.67

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