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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68, 101.92 and 39.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68, 101.92 and 39.10 is: 58.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68 : 101.92 = 39.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68/101.92 = 39.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68x = 101.92 × 39.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68x = 3,985.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,985.07/68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.60

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