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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.46, 94.61 and 56.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.46, 94.61 and 56.79 is: 78.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.46 : 94.61 = 56.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.46/94.61 = 56.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.46x = 94.61 × 56.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.46x = 5,372.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,372.62/68.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.48

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