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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.02, 92.55 and 54.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.02, 92.55 and 54.60 is: 75.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.02 : 92.55 = 54.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.02/92.55 = 54.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.02x = 92.55 × 54.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.02x = 5,053.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,053.55/67.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.41

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