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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.54, 94.49 and 52.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.54, 94.49 and 52.08 is: 71.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.54 : 94.49 = 52.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.54/94.49 = 52.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.54x = 94.49 × 52.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.54x = 4,921.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,921.04/68.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.80

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