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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.13, 101.93 and 55.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.13, 101.93 and 55.31 is: 82.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.13 : 101.93 = 55.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.13/101.93 = 55.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.13x = 101.93 × 55.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.13x = 5,636.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,636.96/68.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.74

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