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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.37, 94.46 and 58.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.37, 94.46 and 58.11 is: 80.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.37 : 94.46 = 58.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.37/94.46 = 58.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.37x = 94.46 × 58.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.37x = 5,489.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,489.13/68.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.29

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