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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.78, 93.49 and 55.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.78, 93.49 and 55.50 is: 76.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.78 : 93.49 = 55.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.78/93.49 = 55.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.78x = 93.49 × 55.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.78x = 5,188.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,188.70/67.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.55

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