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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.52, 92.74 and 67.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.52, 92.74 and 67.28 is: 92.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.52 : 92.74 = 67.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.52/92.74 = 67.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.52x = 92.74 × 67.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.52x = 6,239.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,239.55/67.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.41

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