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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.65, 94.77 and 53.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.65, 94.77 and 53.12 is: 73.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.65 : 94.77 = 53.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.65/94.77 = 53.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.65x = 94.77 × 53.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.65x = 5,034.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,034.42/68.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.34

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