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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.16, 93.46 and 68.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.16, 93.46 and 68.16 is: 93.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.16 : 93.46 = 68.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.16/93.46 = 68.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.16x = 93.46 × 68.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.16x = 6,370.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,370.23/68.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.46

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