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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.30, 92.78 and 54.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.30, 92.78 and 54.20 is: 74.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.30 : 92.78 = 54.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.30/92.78 = 54.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.30x = 92.78 × 54.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.30x = 5,028.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,028.68/67.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.72

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