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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.17, 94.11 and 58.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.17, 94.11 and 58.94 is: 81.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.17 : 94.11 = 58.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.17/94.11 = 58.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.17x = 94.11 × 58.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.17x = 5,546.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,546.57/68.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.37

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