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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.57, 93.21 and 55.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.57, 93.21 and 55.34 is: 76.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.57 : 93.21 = 55.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.57/93.21 = 55.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.57x = 93.21 × 55.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.57x = 5,158.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,158.24/67.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.34

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