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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.14, 94.08 and 52.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.14, 94.08 and 52.57 is: 72.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.14 : 94.08 = 52.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.14/94.08 = 52.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.14x = 94.08 × 52.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.14x = 4,946.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,946.20/68.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.58

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