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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.26, 92.61 and 59.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.26, 92.61 and 59.04 is: 81.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.26 : 92.61 = 59.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.26/92.61 = 59.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.26x = 92.61 × 59.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.26x = 5,467.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,467.69/67.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.29

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