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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.71, 94.76 and 41.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.71, 94.76 and 41.06 is: 56.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.71 : 94.76 = 41.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.71/94.76 = 41.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.71x = 94.76 × 41.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.71x = 3,890.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,890.88/68.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.63

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