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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.55, 94.65 and 43.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.55, 94.65 and 43.67 is: 60.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.55 : 94.65 = 43.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.55/94.65 = 43.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.55x = 94.65 × 43.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.55x = 4,133.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,133.68/68.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.30

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