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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.55, 94.62 and 42.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.55, 94.62 and 42.32 is: 58.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.55 : 94.62 = 42.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.55/94.62 = 42.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.55x = 94.62 × 42.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.55x = 4,004.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,004.48/68.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.42

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