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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.26, 94.09 and 54.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.26, 94.09 and 54.42 is: 75.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.26 : 94.09 = 54.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.26/94.09 = 54.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.26x = 94.09 × 54.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.26x = 5,120.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,120.38/68.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.01

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