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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.12, 93.96 and 43.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.12, 93.96 and 43.59 is: 60.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.12 : 93.96 = 43.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.12/93.96 = 43.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.12x = 93.96 × 43.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.12x = 4,095.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,095.72/68.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.13

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