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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.24, 94.11 and 43.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.24, 94.11 and 43.69 is: 60.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.24 : 94.11 = 43.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.24/94.11 = 43.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.24x = 94.11 × 43.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.24x = 4,111.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,111.69/68.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.25

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