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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.14, 94.02 and 55.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.14, 94.02 and 55.18 is: 76.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.14 : 94.02 = 55.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.14/94.02 = 55.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.14x = 94.02 × 55.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.14x = 5,188.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,188.02/68.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.14

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