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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.31, 94.79 and 65.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.31, 94.79 and 65.75 is: 91.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.31 : 94.79 = 65.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.31/94.79 = 65.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.31x = 94.79 × 65.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.31x = 6,232.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,232.13/68.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.23

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