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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.36, 92.82 and 61.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.36, 92.82 and 61.84 is: 85.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.36 : 92.82 = 61.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.36/92.82 = 61.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.36x = 92.82 × 61.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.36x = 5,739.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,739.99/67.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.21

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