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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.50, 94.47 and 52.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.50, 94.47 and 52.14 is: 71.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.50 : 94.47 = 52.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.50/94.47 = 52.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.50x = 94.47 × 52.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.50x = 4,925.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,925.67/68.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.91

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