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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.32, 92.97 and 55.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.32, 92.97 and 55.08 is: 76.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.32 : 92.97 = 55.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.32/92.97 = 55.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.32x = 92.97 × 55.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.32x = 5,120.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,120.79/67.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.07

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