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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.65, 94.72 and 39.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.65, 94.72 and 39.14 is: 54.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.65 : 94.72 = 39.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.65/94.72 = 39.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.65x = 94.72 × 39.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.65x = 3,707.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,707.26/68.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.01

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