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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.13, 93.96 and 62.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.13, 93.96 and 62.91 is: 86.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.13 : 93.96 = 62.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.13/93.96 = 62.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.13x = 93.96 × 62.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.13x = 5,911.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,911.02/68.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.76

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