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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.35, 92.82 and 50.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.35, 92.82 and 50.97 is: 70.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.35 : 92.82 = 50.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.35/92.82 = 50.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.35x = 92.82 × 50.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.35x = 4,730.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,730.57/67.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 70.24

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