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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.11, 100.50 and 55.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.11, 100.50 and 55.06 is: 82.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.11 : 100.50 = 55.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.11/100.50 = 55.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.11x = 100.50 × 55.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.11x = 5,533.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,533.53/67.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.45

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