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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.36, 94.20 and 58.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.36, 94.20 and 58.50 is: 80.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.36 : 94.20 = 58.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.36/94.20 = 58.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.36x = 94.20 × 58.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.36x = 5,510.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,510.70/68.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.61

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