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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.74, 94.54 and 54.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.74, 94.54 and 54.90 is: 75.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.74 : 94.54 = 54.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.74/94.54 = 54.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.74x = 94.54 × 54.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.74x = 5,190.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,190.21/68.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.50

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