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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.28, 94 and 59.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.28, 94 and 59.04 is: 81.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.28 : 94 = 59.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.28/94 = 59.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.28x = 94 × 59.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.28x = 5,549.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,549.76/68.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.28

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