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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.33, 92.85 and 42.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.33, 92.85 and 42.73 is: 58.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.33 : 92.85 = 42.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.33/92.85 = 42.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.33x = 92.85 × 42.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.33x = 3,967.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,967.09/67.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.92

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