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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.28, 93.68 and 66.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.28, 93.68 and 66.28 is: 90.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.28 : 93.68 = 66.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.28/93.68 = 66.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.28x = 93.68 × 66.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.28x = 6,209.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,209.11/68.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.94

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