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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.28, 93.90 and 60.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.28, 93.90 and 60.53 is: 83.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.28 : 93.90 = 60.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.28/93.90 = 60.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.28x = 93.90 × 60.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.28x = 5,683.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,683.30/68.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.24

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