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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.47, 93.21 and 55.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.47, 93.21 and 55.26 is: 76.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.47 : 93.21 = 55.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.47/93.21 = 55.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.47x = 93.21 × 55.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.47x = 5,150.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,150.78/67.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.34

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