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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.49, 93.15 and 55.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.49, 93.15 and 55.19 is: 76.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.49 : 93.15 = 55.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.49/93.15 = 55.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.49x = 93.15 × 55.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.49x = 5,140.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,140.48/67.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.17

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