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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.90, 93.67 and 55.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.90, 93.67 and 55.60 is: 76.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.90 : 93.67 = 55.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.90/93.67 = 55.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.90x = 93.67 × 55.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.90x = 5,207.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,207.89/67.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.70

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