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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.28, 93.99 and 66.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.28, 93.99 and 66.06 is: 90.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.28 : 93.99 = 66.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.28/93.99 = 66.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.28x = 93.99 × 66.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.28x = 6,208.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,208.18/68.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.93

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