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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.99, 94.91 and 54.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.99, 94.91 and 54.41 is: 74.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.99 : 94.91 = 54.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.99/94.91 = 54.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.99x = 94.91 × 54.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.99x = 5,163.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,163.31/68.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.85

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