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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.17, 92.72 and 55.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.17, 92.72 and 55.59 is: 76.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.17 : 92.72 = 55.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.17/92.72 = 55.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.17x = 92.72 × 55.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.17x = 5,154.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,154.30/67.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.74

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