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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.99, 95.33 and 54.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.99, 95.33 and 54.55 is: 75.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.99 : 95.33 = 54.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.99/95.33 = 54.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.99x = 95.33 × 54.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.99x = 5,200.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,200.25/68.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.38

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