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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.43, 93.12 and 55.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.43, 93.12 and 55.89 is: 77.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.43 : 93.12 = 55.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.43/93.12 = 55.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.43x = 93.12 × 55.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.43x = 5,204.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,204.48/67.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.18

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