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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.04, 93.96 and 43.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.04, 93.96 and 43.52 is: 60.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.04 : 93.96 = 43.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.04/93.96 = 43.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.04x = 93.96 × 43.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.04x = 4,088.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,088.67/68.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.09

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