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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.54, 94.47 and 54.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.54, 94.47 and 54.68 is: 75.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.54 : 94.47 = 54.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.54/94.47 = 54.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.54x = 94.47 × 54.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.54x = 5,165.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,165.62/68.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.37

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