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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.87, 94.78 and 53.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.87, 94.78 and 53.26 is: 73.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.87 : 94.78 = 53.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.87/94.78 = 53.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.87x = 94.78 × 53.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.87x = 5,047.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,047.98/68.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.30

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