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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.73, 94.77 and 67.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.73, 94.77 and 67.24 is: 92.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.73 : 94.77 = 67.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.73/94.77 = 67.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.73x = 94.77 × 67.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.73x = 6,372.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,372.33/68.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.72

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