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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.22, 97.68 and 67.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.22, 97.68 and 67.32 is: 92.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.22 : 97.68 = 67.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.22/97.68 = 67.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.22x = 97.68 × 67.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.22x = 6,575.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,575.82/71.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.33

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