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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.26, 94.11 and 53.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.26, 94.11 and 53.48 is: 73.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.26 : 94.11 = 53.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.26/94.11 = 53.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.26x = 94.11 × 53.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.26x = 5,032.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,032.53/68.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.73

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