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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.26, 94.18 and 43.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.26, 94.18 and 43.71 is: 60.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.26 : 94.18 = 43.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.26/94.18 = 43.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.26x = 94.18 × 43.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.26x = 4,116.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,116.61/68.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.31

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