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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.74, 93.21 and 52.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.74, 93.21 and 52.19 is: 71.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.74 : 93.21 = 52.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.74/93.21 = 52.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.74x = 93.21 × 52.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.74x = 4,864.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,864.63/67.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.81

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