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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.74, 93.49 and 55.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.74, 93.49 and 55.49 is: 76.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.74 : 93.49 = 55.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.74/93.49 = 55.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.74x = 93.49 × 55.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.74x = 5,187.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,187.15/67.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.58

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