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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.36, 94.18 and 52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.36, 94.18 and 52 is: 71.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.36 : 94.18 = 52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.36/94.18 = 52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.36x = 94.18 × 52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.36x = 4,897.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,897.36/68.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.64

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