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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.40, 92.96 and 48.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.40, 92.96 and 48.92 is: 67.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.40 : 92.96 = 48.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.40/92.96 = 48.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.40x = 92.96 × 48.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.40x = 4,547.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,547.60/67.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.47

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