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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.34, 92.84 and 55.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.34, 92.84 and 55.04 is: 75.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.34 : 92.84 = 55.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.34/92.84 = 55.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.34x = 92.84 × 55.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.34x = 5,109.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,109.91/67.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.88

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