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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.67, 94.92 and 53.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.67, 94.92 and 53.13 is: 73.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.67 : 94.92 = 53.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.67/94.92 = 53.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.67x = 94.92 × 53.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.67x = 5,043.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,043.10/68.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.44

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