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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.26, 92.78 and 62.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.26, 92.78 and 62.14 is: 85.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.26 : 92.78 = 62.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.26/92.78 = 62.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.26x = 92.78 × 62.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.26x = 5,764.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,764.76/67.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.71

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