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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.02, 94 and 65.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.02, 94 and 65.74 is: 90.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.02 : 94 = 65.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.02/94 = 65.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.02x = 94 × 65.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.02x = 6,179.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,179.56/68.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.85

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