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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.39, 92.73 and 65.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.39, 92.73 and 65.37 is: 89.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.39 : 92.73 = 65.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.39/92.73 = 65.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.39x = 92.73 × 65.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.39x = 6,061.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,061.76/67.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.95

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