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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.05, 92.55 and 54.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.05, 92.55 and 54.57 is: 75.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.05 : 92.55 = 54.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.05/92.55 = 54.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.05x = 92.55 × 54.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.05x = 5,050.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,050.45/67.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.32

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