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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.36, 92.72 and 53.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.36, 92.72 and 53.44 is: 73.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.36 : 92.72 = 53.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.36/92.72 = 53.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.36x = 92.72 × 53.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.36x = 4,954.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,954.96/67.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.56

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