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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.83, 94.91 and 53.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.83, 94.91 and 53.30 is: 73.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.83 : 94.91 = 53.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.83/94.91 = 53.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.83x = 94.91 × 53.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.83x = 5,058.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,058.67/68.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.50

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