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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.55, 92.90 and 54.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.55, 92.90 and 54.27 is: 74.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.55 : 92.90 = 54.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.55/92.90 = 54.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.55x = 92.90 × 54.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.55x = 5,041.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,041.68/67.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.64

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