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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.26, 101.13 and 56.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.26, 101.13 and 56.70 is: 85.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.26 : 101.13 = 56.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.26/101.13 = 56.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.26x = 101.13 × 56.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.26x = 5,734.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,734.07/67.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.25

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