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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.35, 94.32 and 37.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.35, 94.32 and 37.26 is: 51.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.35 : 94.32 = 37.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.35/94.32 = 37.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.35x = 94.32 × 37.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.35x = 3,514.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,514.72/68.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.42

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