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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.33, 94.25 and 51.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.33, 94.25 and 51.93 is: 71.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.33 : 94.25 = 51.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.33/94.25 = 51.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.33x = 94.25 × 51.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.33x = 4,894.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,894.53/68.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.63

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