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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.38, 94.31 and 43.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.38, 94.31 and 43.79 is: 60.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.38 : 94.31 = 43.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.38/94.31 = 43.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.38x = 94.31 × 43.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.38x = 4,129.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,129.83/68.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.40

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