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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.90, 95.04 and 55.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.90, 95.04 and 55.08 is: 75.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.90 : 95.04 = 55.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.90/95.04 = 55.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.90x = 95.04 × 55.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.90x = 5,234.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,234.05/68.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.97

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