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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.41, 94.12 and 54.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.41, 94.12 and 54.64 is: 75.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.41 : 94.12 = 54.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.41/94.12 = 54.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.41x = 94.12 × 54.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.41x = 5,142.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,142.72/68.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.17

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