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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.44, 92.94 and 53.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.44, 92.94 and 53.58 is: 73.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.44 : 92.94 = 53.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.44/92.94 = 53.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.44x = 92.94 × 53.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.44x = 4,979.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,979.73/67.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.84

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