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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.13, 101.96 and 52.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.13, 101.96 and 52.98 is: 79.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.13 : 101.96 = 52.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.13/101.96 = 52.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.13x = 101.96 × 52.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.13x = 5,401.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,401.58/68.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.29

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