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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.28, 101.04 and 55.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.28, 101.04 and 55.28 is: 83.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.28 : 101.04 = 55.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.28/101.04 = 55.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.28x = 101.04 × 55.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.28x = 5,585.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,585.49/67.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.02

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