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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.35, 92.88 and 41.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.35, 92.88 and 41.46 is: 57.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.35 : 92.88 = 41.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.35/92.88 = 41.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.35x = 92.88 × 41.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.35x = 3,850.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,850.80/67.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.18

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