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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.68, 94.89 and 58.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.68, 94.89 and 58.43 is: 80.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.68 : 94.89 = 58.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.68/94.89 = 58.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.68x = 94.89 × 58.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.68x = 5,543.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,543.66/68.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.72

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