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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.80, 93.43 and 54.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.80, 93.43 and 54.64 is: 75.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.80 : 93.43 = 54.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.80/93.43 = 54.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.80x = 93.43 × 54.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.80x = 5,105.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,105.02/67.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.30

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