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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.71, 94.94 and 53.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.71, 94.94 and 53.20 is: 73.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.71 : 94.94 = 53.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.71/94.94 = 53.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.71x = 94.94 × 53.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.71x = 5,050.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,050.54/68.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.51

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