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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.06, 93.66 and 67.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.06, 93.66 and 67.34 is: 92.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.06 : 93.66 = 67.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.06/93.66 = 67.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.06x = 93.66 × 67.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.06x = 6,307.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,307.06/68.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.67

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