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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.95, 95.28 and 51.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.95, 95.28 and 51.54 is: 71.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.95 : 95.28 = 51.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.95/95.28 = 51.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.95x = 95.28 × 51.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.95x = 4,910.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,910.00/68.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.21

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