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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.56, 93 and 62.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.56, 93 and 62.40 is: 85.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.56 : 93 = 62.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.56/93 = 62.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.56x = 93 × 62.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.56x = 5,803.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,803.20/67.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.90

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