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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.04, 94 and 57.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.04, 94 and 57.64 is: 79.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.04 : 94 = 57.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.04/94 = 57.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.04x = 94 × 57.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.04x = 5,418.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,418.16/68.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.63

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