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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.41, 93.15 and 58.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.41, 93.15 and 58.14 is: 80.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.41 : 93.15 = 58.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.41/93.15 = 58.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.41x = 93.15 × 58.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.41x = 5,415.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,415.74/67.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.34

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