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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.39, 94.44 and 54.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.39, 94.44 and 54.75 is: 75.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.39 : 94.44 = 54.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.39/94.44 = 54.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.39x = 94.44 × 54.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.39x = 5,170.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,170.32/68.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.61

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