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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.25, 94.12 and 43.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.25, 94.12 and 43.70 is: 60.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.25 : 94.12 = 43.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.25/94.12 = 43.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.25x = 94.12 × 43.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.25x = 4,113.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,113.04/68.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.26

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