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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.54, 94.55 and 52.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.54, 94.55 and 52.18 is: 71.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.54 : 94.55 = 52.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.54/94.55 = 52.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.54x = 94.55 × 52.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.54x = 4,933.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,933.12/68.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.98

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