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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.37, 92.83 and 48.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.37, 92.83 and 48.91 is: 67.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.37 : 92.83 = 48.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.37/92.83 = 48.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.37x = 92.83 × 48.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.37x = 4,540.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,540.32/67.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.40

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