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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.86, 93.78 and 55.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.86, 93.78 and 55.55 is: 76.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.86 : 93.78 = 55.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.86/93.78 = 55.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.86x = 93.78 × 55.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.86x = 5,209.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,209.71/67.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.77

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