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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.53, 94.45 and 58.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.53, 94.45 and 58.20 is: 80.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.53 : 94.45 = 58.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.53/94.45 = 58.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.53x = 94.45 × 58.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.53x = 5,496.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,496.99/68.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.21

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