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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.45, 94.57 and 52.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.45, 94.57 and 52.16 is: 72.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.45 : 94.57 = 52.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.45/94.57 = 52.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.45x = 94.57 × 52.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.45x = 4,932.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,932.17/68.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.06

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