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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.32, 92.93 and 52.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.32, 92.93 and 52.74 is: 72.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.32 : 92.93 = 52.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.32/92.93 = 52.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.32x = 92.93 × 52.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.32x = 4,900.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,900.86/67.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.80

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