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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.38, 99.68 and 67.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.38, 99.68 and 67.34 is: 92.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.38 : 99.68 = 67.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.38/99.68 = 67.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.38x = 99.68 × 67.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.38x = 6,712.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,712.45/72.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.74

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