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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.78, 94.98 and 53.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.78, 94.98 and 53.27 is: 73.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.78 : 94.98 = 53.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.78/94.98 = 53.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.78x = 94.98 × 53.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.78x = 5,059.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,059.58/68.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.56

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