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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.11, 94.15 and 53.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.11, 94.15 and 53.44 is: 73.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.11 : 94.15 = 53.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.11/94.15 = 53.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.11x = 94.15 × 53.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.11x = 5,031.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,031.44/68.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.87

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