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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.62, 102.33 and 67.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.62, 102.33 and 67.32 is: 92.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.62 : 102.33 = 67.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.62/102.33 = 67.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.62x = 102.33 × 67.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.62x = 6,888.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,888.86/74.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.32

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