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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.28, 100.72 and 55.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.28, 100.72 and 55.84 is: 83.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.28 : 100.72 = 55.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.28/100.72 = 55.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.28x = 100.72 × 55.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.28x = 5,624.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,624.20/67.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.59

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