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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.14, 94.69 and 67.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.14, 94.69 and 67.40 is: 93.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.14 : 94.69 = 67.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.14/94.69 = 67.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.14x = 94.69 × 67.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.14x = 6,381.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,381.63/68.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.66

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