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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.16, 94.14 and 55.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.16, 94.14 and 55.92 is: 77.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.16 : 94.14 = 55.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.16/94.14 = 55.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.16x = 94.14 × 55.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.16x = 5,264.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,264.31/68.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.23

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