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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.55, 94.44 and 52.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.55, 94.44 and 52.12 is: 71.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.55 : 94.44 = 52.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.55/94.44 = 52.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.55x = 94.44 × 52.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.55x = 4,922.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,922.21/68.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.80

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