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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.56, 101.22 and 39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.56, 101.22 and 39 is: 58.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.56 : 101.22 = 39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.56/101.22 = 39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.56x = 101.22 × 39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.56x = 3,947.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,947.58/67.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.43

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