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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 67.96, 93.91 and 55.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 67.96, 93.91 and 55.67 is: 76.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    67.96 : 93.91 = 55.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    67.96/93.91 = 55.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    67.96x = 93.91 × 55.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    67.96x = 5,228.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,228.07/67.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.93

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