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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.09, 93.96 and 42.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.09, 93.96 and 42.21 is: 58.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.09 : 93.96 = 42.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.09/93.96 = 42.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.09x = 93.96 × 42.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.09x = 3,966.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,966.05/68.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.25

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