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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.53, 93.20 and 55.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.53, 93.20 and 55.23 is: 76.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.53 : 93.20 = 55.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.53/93.20 = 55.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.53x = 93.20 × 55.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.53x = 5,147.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,147.44/67.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.22

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