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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.26, 92.82 and 57.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.26, 92.82 and 57.54 is: 79.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.26 : 92.82 = 57.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.26/92.82 = 57.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.26x = 92.82 × 57.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.26x = 5,340.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,340.86/67.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.41

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