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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.67, 94.49 and 56.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.67, 94.49 and 56.88 is: 78.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.67 : 94.49 = 56.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.67/94.49 = 56.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.67x = 94.49 × 56.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.67x = 5,374.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,374.31/68.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.26

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