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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.31, 94.32 and 52.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.31, 94.32 and 52.85 is: 72.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.31 : 94.32 = 52.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.31/94.32 = 52.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.31x = 94.32 × 52.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.31x = 4,985.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,985.05/68.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.98

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