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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.44, 94.49 and 65.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.44, 94.49 and 65.54 is: 90.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.44 : 94.49 = 65.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.44/94.49 = 65.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.44x = 94.49 × 65.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.44x = 6,192.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,192.87/68.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.49

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