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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.37, 92.69 and 55.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.37, 92.69 and 55.07 is: 75.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.37 : 92.69 = 55.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.37/92.69 = 55.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.37x = 92.69 × 55.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.37x = 5,103.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,103.70/67.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.75

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