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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.26, 92.83 and 54.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.26, 92.83 and 54.96 is: 75.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.26 : 92.83 = 54.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.26/92.83 = 54.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.26x = 92.83 × 54.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.26x = 5,101.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,101.47/67.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.85

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