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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.24, 94.29 and 55.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.24, 94.29 and 55.10 is: 76.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.24 : 94.29 = 55.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.24/94.29 = 55.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.24x = 94.29 × 55.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.24x = 5,194.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,194.91/68.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.13

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