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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.08, 92.53 and 55.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.08, 92.53 and 55.40 is: 76.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.08 : 92.53 = 55.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.08/92.53 = 55.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.08x = 92.53 × 55.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.08x = 5,125.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,125.89/67.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.41

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