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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.76, 93.36 and 53.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.76, 93.36 and 53.94 is: 74.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.76 : 93.36 = 53.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.76/93.36 = 53.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.76x = 93.36 × 53.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.76x = 5,035.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,035.84/67.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.32

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