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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.11, 94 and 43.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.11, 94 and 43.55 is: 60.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.11 : 94 = 43.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.11/94 = 43.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.11x = 94 × 43.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.11x = 4,093.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,093.70/68.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.10

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