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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.08, 100.68 and 55.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.08, 100.68 and 55.74 is: 83.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.08 : 100.68 = 55.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.08/100.68 = 55.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.08x = 100.68 × 55.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.08x = 5,611.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,611.90/67.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.66

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