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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.47, 92.82 and 52.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.47, 92.82 and 52.89 is: 72.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.47 : 92.82 = 52.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.47/92.82 = 52.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.47x = 92.82 × 52.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.47x = 4,909.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,909.25/67.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.76

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