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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.10, 93.93 and 55.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.10, 93.93 and 55.80 is: 76.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.10 : 93.93 = 55.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.10/93.93 = 55.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.10x = 93.93 × 55.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.10x = 5,241.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,241.29/68.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.96

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