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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.27, 92.82 and 37.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.27, 92.82 and 37.76 is: 52.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.27 : 92.82 = 37.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.27/92.82 = 37.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.27x = 92.82 × 37.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.27x = 3,504.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,504.88/67.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.10

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