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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.44, 92.96 and 55.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.44, 92.96 and 55.72 is: 76.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.44 : 92.96 = 55.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.44/92.96 = 55.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.44x = 92.96 × 55.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.44x = 5,179.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,179.73/67.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.81

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