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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.55, 92.94 and 56.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.55, 92.94 and 56.57 is: 77.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.55 : 92.94 = 56.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.55/92.94 = 56.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.55x = 92.94 × 56.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.55x = 5,257.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,257.62/67.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.83

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