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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.45, 94.43 and 55.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.45, 94.43 and 55.49 is: 76.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.45 : 94.43 = 55.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.45/94.43 = 55.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.45x = 94.43 × 55.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.45x = 5,239.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,239.64/68.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.55

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