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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.24, 92.76 and 46.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.24, 92.76 and 46.52 is: 64.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.24 : 92.76 = 46.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.24/92.76 = 46.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.24x = 92.76 × 46.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.24x = 4,315.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,315.20/67.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.18

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