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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.23, 92.80 and 54.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.23, 92.80 and 54.98 is: 75.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.23 : 92.80 = 54.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.23/92.80 = 54.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.23x = 92.80 × 54.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.23x = 5,101.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,101.79/67.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.89

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