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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.44, 94.52 and 64.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.44, 94.52 and 64.09 is: 88.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.44 : 94.52 = 64.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.44/94.52 = 64.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.44x = 94.52 × 64.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.44x = 6,056.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,056.99/68.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.50

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