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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.81, 93.63 and 54.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.81, 93.63 and 54.67 is: 75.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.81 : 93.63 = 54.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.81/93.63 = 54.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.81x = 93.63 × 54.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.81x = 5,118.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,118.75/67.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.49

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