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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.03, 101.91 and 56.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.03, 101.91 and 56.69 is: 84.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.03 : 101.91 = 56.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.03/101.91 = 56.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.03x = 101.91 × 56.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.03x = 5,776.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,776.77/68.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.92

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