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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.38, 92.88 and 53.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.38, 92.88 and 53.70 is: 74.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.38 : 92.88 = 53.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.38/92.88 = 53.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.38x = 92.88 × 53.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.38x = 4,987.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,987.66/67.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.02

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