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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.09, 93.93 and 43.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.09, 93.93 and 43.52 is: 60.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.09 : 93.93 = 43.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.09/93.93 = 43.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.09x = 93.93 × 43.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.09x = 4,087.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,087.36/68.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.03

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