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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.08, 94.07 and 54.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.08, 94.07 and 54.38 is: 75.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.08 : 94.07 = 54.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.08/94.07 = 54.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.08x = 94.07 × 54.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.08x = 5,115.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,115.37/68.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.14

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