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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.52, 95 and 66.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.52, 95 and 66.49 is: 92.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.52 : 95 = 66.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.52/95 = 66.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.52x = 95 × 66.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.52x = 6,316.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,316.55/68.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.19

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