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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.34, 92.82 and 53.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.34, 92.82 and 53.51 is: 73.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.34 : 92.82 = 53.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.34/92.82 = 53.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.34x = 92.82 × 53.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.34x = 4,966.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,966.80/67.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.76

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