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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.36, 94.10 and 54.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.36, 94.10 and 54.44 is: 74.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.36 : 94.10 = 54.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.36/94.10 = 54.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.36x = 94.10 × 54.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.36x = 5,122.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,122.80/68.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.94

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