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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.94, 103.54 and 53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.94, 103.54 and 53 is: 79.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.94 : 103.54 = 53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.94/103.54 = 53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.94x = 103.54 × 53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.94x = 5,487.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,487.62/68.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.60

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