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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.14, 94.16 and 56.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.14, 94.16 and 56.46 is: 78.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.14 : 94.16 = 56.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.14/94.16 = 56.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.14x = 94.16 × 56.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.14x = 5,316.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,316.27/68.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.02

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