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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.52, 94.59 and 52.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.52, 94.59 and 52.22 is: 72.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.52 : 94.59 = 52.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.52/94.59 = 52.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.52x = 94.59 × 52.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.52x = 4,939.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,939.02/68.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.08

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