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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.22, 94.15 and 39.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.22, 94.15 and 39.11 is: 53.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.22 : 94.15 = 39.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.22/94.15 = 39.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.22x = 94.15 × 39.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.22x = 3,682.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,682.25/68.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.98

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