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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.04, 94.14 and 59.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.04, 94.14 and 59.04 is: 81.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.04 : 94.14 = 59.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.04/94.14 = 59.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.04x = 94.14 × 59.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.04x = 5,558.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,558.03/68.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.69

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