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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.93, 101.72 and 66.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.93, 101.72 and 66.44 is: 99.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.93 : 101.72 = 66.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.93/101.72 = 66.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.93x = 101.72 × 66.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.93x = 6,758.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,758.70/67.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.50

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