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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.19, 94.12 and 57.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.19, 94.12 and 57.26 is: 79.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.19 : 94.12 = 57.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.19/94.12 = 57.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.19x = 94.12 × 57.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.19x = 5,388.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,388.70/68.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.02

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