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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.58, 93.27 and 54.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.58, 93.27 and 54.74 is: 75.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.58 : 93.27 = 54.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.58/93.27 = 54.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.58x = 93.27 × 54.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.58x = 5,105.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,105.60/67.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.55

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