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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.54, 93.97 and 67.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.54, 93.97 and 67.33 is: 92.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.54 : 93.97 = 67.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.54/93.97 = 67.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.54x = 93.97 × 67.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.54x = 6,326.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,326.85/68.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.31

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