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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.47, 92.97 and 54.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.47, 92.97 and 54.99 is: 75.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.47 : 92.97 = 54.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.47/92.97 = 54.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.47x = 92.97 × 54.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.47x = 5,112.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,112.42/67.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.77

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