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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.69, 94.74 and 54.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.69, 94.74 and 54.84 is: 75.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.69 : 94.74 = 54.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.69/94.74 = 54.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.69x = 94.74 × 54.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.69x = 5,195.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,195.54/68.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.64

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