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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.07, 100.80 and 55.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.07, 100.80 and 55.73 is: 83.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.07 : 100.80 = 55.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.07/100.80 = 55.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.07x = 100.80 × 55.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.07x = 5,617.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,617.58/67.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.76

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