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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.69, 93.27 and 55.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.69, 93.27 and 55.39 is: 76.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.69 : 93.27 = 55.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.69/93.27 = 55.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.69x = 93.27 × 55.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.69x = 5,166.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,166.06/67.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.32

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