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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.62, 94.56 and 54.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.62, 94.56 and 54.04 is: 74.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.62 : 94.56 = 54.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.62/94.56 = 54.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.62x = 94.56 × 54.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.62x = 5,110.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,110.02/68.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.47

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