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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.18, 92.71 and 39.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.18, 92.71 and 39.55 is: 54.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.18 : 92.71 = 39.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.18/92.71 = 39.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.18x = 92.71 × 39.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.18x = 3,666.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,666.25/67.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.57

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