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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.36, 94.19 and 51.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.36, 94.19 and 51.95 is: 71.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.36 : 94.19 = 51.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.36/94.19 = 51.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.36x = 94.19 × 51.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.36x = 4,893.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,893.15/68.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.58

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