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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.37, 94.28 and 52.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.37, 94.28 and 52.71 is: 72.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.37 : 94.28 = 52.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.37/94.28 = 52.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.37x = 94.28 × 52.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.37x = 4,969.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,969.50/68.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.69

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