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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.56, 94 and 66.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.56, 94 and 66.53 is: 91.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.56 : 94 = 66.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.56/94 = 66.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.56x = 94 × 66.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.56x = 6,253.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,253.82/68.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.22

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