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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.76, 93.52 and 56.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.76, 93.52 and 56.08 is: 77.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.76 : 93.52 = 56.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.76/93.52 = 56.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.76x = 93.52 × 56.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.76x = 5,244.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,244.60/67.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.40

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