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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.07, 92.35 and 55.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.07, 92.35 and 55.37 is: 76.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.07 : 92.35 = 55.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.07/92.35 = 55.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.07x = 92.35 × 55.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.07x = 5,113.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,113.42/67.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.24

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