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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.12, 92.39 and 55.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.12, 92.39 and 55.44 is: 76.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.12 : 92.39 = 55.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.12/92.39 = 55.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.12x = 92.39 × 55.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.12x = 5,122.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,122.24/67.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.32

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