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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.62, 94.70 and 41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.62, 94.70 and 41 is: 56.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.62 : 94.70 = 41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.62/94.70 = 41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.62x = 94.70 × 41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.62x = 3,882.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,882.70/68.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.58

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