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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.92, 101.83 and 35.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.92, 101.83 and 35.44 is: 53.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.92 : 101.83 = 35.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.92/101.83 = 35.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.92x = 101.83 × 35.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.92x = 3,608.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,608.86/67.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.13

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