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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.36, 93 and 58.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.36, 93 and 58.78 is: 81.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.36 : 93 = 58.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.36/93 = 58.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.36x = 93 × 58.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.36x = 5,466.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,466.54/67.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.15

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