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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.45, 92.85 and 58.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.45, 92.85 and 58.27 is: 80.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.45 : 92.85 = 58.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.45/92.85 = 58.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.45x = 92.85 × 58.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.45x = 5,410.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,410.37/67.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.21

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