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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.44, 92.80 and 56.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.44, 92.80 and 56.90 is: 78.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.44 : 92.80 = 56.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.44/92.80 = 56.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.44x = 92.80 × 56.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.44x = 5,280.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,280.32/67.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.30

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