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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.27, 94.34 and 65.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.27, 94.34 and 65.75 is: 90.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.27 : 94.34 = 65.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.27/94.34 = 65.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.27x = 94.34 × 65.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.27x = 6,202.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,202.86/68.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.86

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