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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.52, 92.58 and 60.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.52, 92.58 and 60.23 is: 82.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.52 : 92.58 = 60.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.52/92.58 = 60.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.52x = 92.58 × 60.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.52x = 5,575.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,575.86/67.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.59

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