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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.32, 94.24 and 43.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.32, 94.24 and 43.71 is: 60.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.32 : 94.24 = 43.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.32/94.24 = 43.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.32x = 94.24 × 43.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.32x = 4,119.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,119.23/68.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.29

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