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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.76, 101.65 and 35.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.76, 101.65 and 35.27 is: 52.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.76 : 101.65 = 35.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.76/101.65 = 35.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.76x = 101.65 × 35.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.76x = 3,585.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,585.02/67.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.91

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