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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68, 93.22 and 65.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68, 93.22 and 65.96 is: 90.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68 : 93.22 = 65.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68/93.22 = 65.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68x = 93.22 × 65.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68x = 6,148.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,148.79/68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.42

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