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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.55, 94.48 and 52.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.55, 94.48 and 52.22 is: 71.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.55 : 94.48 = 52.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.55/94.48 = 52.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.55x = 94.48 × 52.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.55x = 4,933.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,933.14/68.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.96

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