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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.08, 92.42 and 54.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.08, 92.42 and 54.78 is: 75.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.08 : 92.42 = 54.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.08/92.42 = 54.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.08x = 92.42 × 54.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.08x = 5,062.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,062.20/67.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.47

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