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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.53, 94.47 and 43.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.53, 94.47 and 43.93 is: 60.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.53 : 94.47 = 43.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.53/94.47 = 43.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.53x = 94.47 × 43.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.53x = 4,150.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,150.07/68.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.56

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