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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.26, 94.30 and 58.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.26, 94.30 and 58.01 is: 80.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.26 : 94.30 = 58.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.26/94.30 = 58.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.26x = 94.30 × 58.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.26x = 5,470.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,470.05/68.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.14

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