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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.26, 92.87 and 43.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.26, 92.87 and 43.96 is: 60.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.26 : 92.87 = 43.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.26/92.87 = 43.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.26x = 92.87 × 43.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.26x = 4,082.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,082.57/67.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.70

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