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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.28, 92.74 and 43.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.28, 92.74 and 43.96 is: 60.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.28 : 92.74 = 43.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.28/92.74 = 43.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.28x = 92.74 × 43.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.28x = 4,076.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,076.51/67.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.59

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