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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68, 101.50 and 58.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68, 101.50 and 58.88 is: 87.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68 : 101.50 = 58.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68/101.50 = 58.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68x = 101.50 × 58.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68x = 5,976.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,976.32/68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.89

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