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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.84, 94.88 and 53.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.84, 94.88 and 53.28 is: 73.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.84 : 94.88 = 53.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.84/94.88 = 53.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.84x = 94.88 × 53.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.84x = 5,055.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,055.21/68.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.43

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