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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.33, 92.92 and 39.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.33, 92.92 and 39.71 is: 54.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.33 : 92.92 = 39.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.33/92.92 = 39.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.33x = 92.92 × 39.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.33x = 3,689.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,689.39/67.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.80

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