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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.10, 94.08 and 53.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.10, 94.08 and 53.64 is: 74.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.10 : 94.08 = 53.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.10/94.08 = 53.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.10x = 94.08 × 53.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.10x = 5,046.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,046.45/68.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.10

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