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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.86, 93.60 and 55.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.86, 93.60 and 55.71 is: 76.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.86 : 93.60 = 55.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.86/93.60 = 55.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.86x = 93.60 × 55.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.86x = 5,214.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,214.46/67.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.84

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