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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.96, 93.99 and 67.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.96, 93.99 and 67.15 is: 92.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.96 : 93.99 = 67.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.96/93.99 = 67.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.96x = 93.99 × 67.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.96x = 6,311.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,311.43/67.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.87

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