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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.38, 94.39 and 42.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.38, 94.39 and 42.52 is: 58.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.38 : 94.39 = 42.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.38/94.39 = 42.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.38x = 94.39 × 42.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.38x = 4,012.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,012.99/68.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.69

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