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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.11, 93.95 and 43.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.11, 93.95 and 43.51 is: 60.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.11 : 93.95 = 43.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.11/93.95 = 43.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.11x = 93.95 × 43.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.11x = 4,087.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,087.31/68.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.01

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