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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.47, 92.96 and 53.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.47, 92.96 and 53.70 is: 73.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.47 : 92.96 = 53.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.47/92.96 = 53.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.47x = 92.96 × 53.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.47x = 4,991.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,991.68/67.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.98

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