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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.26, 92.71 and 53.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.26, 92.71 and 53.42 is: 73.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.26 : 92.71 = 53.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.26/92.71 = 53.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.26x = 92.71 × 53.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.26x = 4,952.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,952.57/67.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.63

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