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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.03, 93.99 and 53.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.03, 93.99 and 53.33 is: 73.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.03 : 93.99 = 53.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.03/93.99 = 53.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.03x = 93.99 × 53.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.03x = 5,012.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,012.49/68.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.68

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