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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.37, 92.68 and 67.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.37, 92.68 and 67.20 is: 92.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.37 : 92.68 = 67.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.37/92.68 = 67.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.37x = 92.68 × 67.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.37x = 6,227.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,227.58/67.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.45

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