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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.26, 94.12 and 65.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.26, 94.12 and 65.43 is: 90.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.26 : 94.12 = 65.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.26/94.12 = 65.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.26x = 94.12 × 65.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.26x = 6,158.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,158.27/68.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.22

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