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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.03, 92.34 and 54.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.03, 92.34 and 54.79 is: 75.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.03 : 92.34 = 54.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.03/92.34 = 54.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.03x = 92.34 × 54.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.03x = 5,059.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,059.31/67.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.48

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