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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.60, 92.81 and 58.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.60, 92.81 and 58.38 is: 80.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.60 : 92.81 = 58.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.60/92.81 = 58.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.60x = 92.81 × 58.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.60x = 5,418.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,418.25/67.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.15

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