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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.83, 93.66 and 56.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.83, 93.66 and 56.16 is: 77.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.83 : 93.66 = 56.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.83/93.66 = 56.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.83x = 93.66 × 56.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.83x = 5,259.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,259.95/67.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.55

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