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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.58, 93.96 and 66.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.58, 93.96 and 66.60 is: 91.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.58 : 93.96 = 66.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.58/93.96 = 66.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.58x = 93.96 × 66.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.58x = 6,257.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,257.74/68.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.25

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