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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.19, 94.07 and 55.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.19, 94.07 and 55.97 is: 77.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.19 : 94.07 = 55.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.19/94.07 = 55.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.19x = 94.07 × 55.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.19x = 5,264.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,264.35/68.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.20

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