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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67, 100.40 and 55.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67, 100.40 and 55.60 is: 83.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67 : 100.40 = 55.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67/100.40 = 55.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67x = 100.40 × 55.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67x = 5,582.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,582.24/67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.32

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