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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.84, 94.93 and 55.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.84, 94.93 and 55.02 is: 75.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.84 : 94.93 = 55.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.84/94.93 = 55.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.84x = 94.93 × 55.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.84x = 5,223.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,223.05/68.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.87

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