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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.08, 92.62 and 55.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.08, 92.62 and 55.44 is: 76.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.08 : 92.62 = 55.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.08/92.62 = 55.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.08x = 92.62 × 55.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.08x = 5,134.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,134.85/67.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.55

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