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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.73, 94.46 and 54.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.73, 94.46 and 54.15 is: 74.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.73 : 94.46 = 54.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.73/94.46 = 54.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.73x = 94.46 × 54.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.73x = 5,114.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,114.74/68.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.42

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