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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.36, 92.76 and 57.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.36, 92.76 and 57.64 is: 79.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.36 : 92.76 = 57.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.36/92.76 = 57.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.36x = 92.76 × 57.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.36x = 5,346.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,346.69/67.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.37

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