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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.43, 92.81 and 65.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.43, 92.81 and 65.09 is: 89.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.43 : 92.81 = 65.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.43/92.81 = 65.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.43x = 92.81 × 65.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.43x = 6,041.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,041.40/67.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.59

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