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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.55, 94.98 and 67.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.55, 94.98 and 67.05 is: 92.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.55 : 94.98 = 67.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.55/94.98 = 67.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.55x = 94.98 × 67.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.55x = 6,368.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,368.41/68.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.90

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