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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.23, 92.64 and 54.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.23, 92.64 and 54.88 is: 75.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.23 : 92.64 = 54.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.23/92.64 = 54.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.23x = 92.64 × 54.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.23x = 5,084.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,084.06/67.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.62

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