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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.62, 94.67 and 54.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.62, 94.67 and 54.83 is: 75.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.62 : 94.67 = 54.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.62/94.67 = 54.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.62x = 94.67 × 54.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.62x = 5,190.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,190.39/68.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.64

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