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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.04, 93.84 and 54.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.04, 93.84 and 54.12 is: 74.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.04 : 93.84 = 54.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.04/93.84 = 54.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.04x = 93.84 × 54.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.04x = 5,078.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,078.62/68.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.64

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