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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.39, 92.79 and 54.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.39, 92.79 and 54.24 is: 74.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.39 : 92.79 = 54.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.39/92.79 = 54.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.39x = 92.79 × 54.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.39x = 5,032.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,032.93/67.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.68

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