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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.53, 92.98 and 61.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.53, 92.98 and 61.97 is: 85.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.53 : 92.98 = 61.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.53/92.98 = 61.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.53x = 92.98 × 61.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.53x = 5,761.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,761.58/67.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.31

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