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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.84, 93.62 and 58.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.84, 93.62 and 58.04 is: 80.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.84 : 93.62 = 58.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.84/93.62 = 58.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.84x = 93.62 × 58.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.84x = 5,433.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,433.70/67.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.10

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