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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.17, 93.96 and 66.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.17, 93.96 and 66.46 is: 91.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.17 : 93.96 = 66.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.17/93.96 = 66.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.17x = 93.96 × 66.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.17x = 6,244.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,244.58/68.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.60

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