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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.24, 92.79 and 39.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.24, 92.79 and 39.62 is: 54.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.24 : 92.79 = 39.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.24/92.79 = 39.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.24x = 92.79 × 39.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.24x = 3,676.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,676.57/67.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.68

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