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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.49, 94.41 and 55.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.49, 94.41 and 55.44 is: 76.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.49 : 94.41 = 55.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.49/94.41 = 55.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.49x = 94.41 × 55.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.49x = 5,234.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,234.09/68.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.42

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