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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.25, 94.08 and 63.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.25, 94.08 and 63.66 is: 87.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.25 : 94.08 = 63.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.25/94.08 = 63.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.25x = 94.08 × 63.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.25x = 5,989.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,989.13/68.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 87.75

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