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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.79, 99.30 and 67.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.79, 99.30 and 67.22 is: 92.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.79 : 99.30 = 67.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.79/99.30 = 67.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.79x = 99.30 × 67.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.79x = 6,674.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,674.45/71.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.97

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