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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.44, 92.92 and 59.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.44, 92.92 and 59.20 is: 81.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.44 : 92.92 = 59.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.44/92.92 = 59.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.44x = 92.92 × 59.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.44x = 5,500.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,500.86/67.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.57

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