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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.33, 92.81 and 54.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.33, 92.81 and 54.91 is: 75.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.33 : 92.81 = 54.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.33/92.81 = 54.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.33x = 92.81 × 54.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.33x = 5,095.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,095.46/67.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.68

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