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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.28, 92.85 and 39.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.28, 92.85 and 39.65 is: 54.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.28 : 92.85 = 39.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.28/92.85 = 39.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.28x = 92.85 × 39.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.28x = 3,681.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,681.06/67.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.72

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