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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.23, 94.15 and 43.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.23, 94.15 and 43.66 is: 60.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.23 : 94.15 = 43.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.23/94.15 = 43.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.23x = 94.15 × 43.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.23x = 4,111.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,111.10/68.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.26

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