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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.46, 94.41 and 54.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.46, 94.41 and 54.69 is: 75.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.46 : 94.41 = 54.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.46/94.41 = 54.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.46x = 94.41 × 54.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.46x = 5,163.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,163.28/68.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.42

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