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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.69, 94.72 and 54.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.69, 94.72 and 54.11 is: 74.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.69 : 94.72 = 54.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.69/94.72 = 54.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.69x = 94.72 × 54.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.69x = 5,125.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,125.30/68.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.61

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