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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.06, 93.93 and 42.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.06, 93.93 and 42.19 is: 58.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.06 : 93.93 = 42.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.06/93.93 = 42.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.06x = 93.93 × 42.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.06x = 3,962.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,962.51/68.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.22

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