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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.73, 94.86 and 55.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.73, 94.86 and 55.59 is: 76.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.73 : 94.86 = 55.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.73/94.86 = 55.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.73x = 94.86 × 55.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.73x = 5,273.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,273.27/68.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.72

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