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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.03, 94 and 51.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.03, 94 and 51.63 is: 71.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.03 : 94 = 51.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.03/94 = 51.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.03x = 94 × 51.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.03x = 4,853.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,853.22/68.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.34

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