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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.12, 93.98 and 40.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.12, 93.98 and 40.47 is: 55.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.12 : 93.98 = 40.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.12/93.98 = 40.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.12x = 93.98 × 40.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.12x = 3,802.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,802.90/68.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.83

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