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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.06, 101.97 and 62.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.06, 101.97 and 62.06 is: 92.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.06 : 101.97 = 62.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.06/101.97 = 62.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.06x = 101.97 × 62.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.06x = 6,328.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,328.26/68.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.98

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