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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.12, 92.68 and 54.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.12, 92.68 and 54.96 is: 75.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.12 : 92.68 = 54.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.12/92.68 = 54.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.12x = 92.68 × 54.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.12x = 5,093.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,093.69/67.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.89

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