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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.14, 94.03 and 37.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.14, 94.03 and 37.05 is: 51.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.14 : 94.03 = 37.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.14/94.03 = 37.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.14x = 94.03 × 37.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.14x = 3,484.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,484.25/68.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.13

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