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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.00, 93.91 and 65.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.00, 93.91 and 65.83 is: 90.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.00 : 93.91 = 65.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.00/93.91 = 65.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.00x = 93.91 × 65.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.00x = 6,181.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,181.70/68.00
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.90

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