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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.74, 93.40 and 56.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.74, 93.40 and 56.53 is: 77.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.74 : 93.40 = 56.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.74/93.40 = 56.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.74x = 93.40 × 56.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.74x = 5,280.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,280.39/67.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.95

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