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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.77, 93.54 and 52.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.77, 93.54 and 52.23 is: 72.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.77 : 93.54 = 52.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.77/93.54 = 52.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.77x = 93.54 × 52.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.77x = 4,885.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,885.59/67.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.09

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