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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.57, 93.15 and 55.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.57, 93.15 and 55.24 is: 76.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.57 : 93.15 = 55.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.57/93.15 = 55.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.57x = 93.15 × 55.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.57x = 5,145.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,145.61/67.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.15

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