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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.96, 101.62 and 54.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.96, 101.62 and 54.88 is: 82.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.96 : 101.62 = 54.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.96/101.62 = 54.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.96x = 101.62 × 54.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.96x = 5,576.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,576.72/67.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.06

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