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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.44, 93.19 and 52.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.44, 93.19 and 52.72 is: 72.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.44 : 93.19 = 52.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.44/93.19 = 52.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.44x = 93.19 × 52.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.44x = 4,912.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,912.71/67.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.85

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