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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.04, 93.69 and 55.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.04, 93.69 and 55.69 is: 76.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.04 : 93.69 = 55.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.04/93.69 = 55.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.04x = 93.69 × 55.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.04x = 5,217.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,217.36/68.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.68

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