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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.52, 94.54 and 43.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.52, 94.54 and 43.64 is: 60.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.52 : 94.54 = 43.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.52/94.54 = 43.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.52x = 94.54 × 43.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.52x = 4,125.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,125.73/68.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.21

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