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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.65, 94.85 and 53.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.65, 94.85 and 53.17 is: 73.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.65 : 94.85 = 53.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.65/94.85 = 53.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.65x = 94.85 × 53.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.65x = 5,043.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,043.17/68.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.46

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