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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.43, 94.55 and 54.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.43, 94.55 and 54.73 is: 75.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.43 : 94.55 = 54.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.43/94.55 = 54.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.43x = 94.55 × 54.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.43x = 5,174.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,174.84/68.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.62

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