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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.67, 94.70 and 53.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.67, 94.70 and 53.89 is: 74.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.67 : 94.70 = 53.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.67/94.70 = 53.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.67x = 94.70 × 53.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.67x = 5,103.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,103.38/68.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.32

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