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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.32, 94.20 and 53.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.32, 94.20 and 53.54 is: 73.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.32 : 94.20 = 53.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.32/94.20 = 53.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.32x = 94.20 × 53.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.32x = 5,043.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,043.15/68.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.82

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