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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.32, 92.80 and 49.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.32, 92.80 and 49.56 is: 68.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.32 : 92.80 = 49.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.32/92.80 = 49.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.32x = 92.80 × 49.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.32x = 4,599.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,599.17/67.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 68.32

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