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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.74, 101.69 and 54.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.74, 101.69 and 54.38 is: 81.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.74 : 101.69 = 54.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.74/101.69 = 54.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.74x = 101.69 × 54.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.74x = 5,529.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,529.90/67.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.63

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