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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.46, 94.55 and 52.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.46, 94.55 and 52.13 is: 71.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.46 : 94.55 = 52.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.46/94.55 = 52.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.46x = 94.55 × 52.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.46x = 4,928.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,928.16/68.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.99

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