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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.13, 94.02 and 40.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.13, 94.02 and 40.51 is: 55.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.13 : 94.02 = 40.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.13/94.02 = 40.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.13x = 94.02 × 40.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.13x = 3,808.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,808.75/68.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.90

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