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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.72, 94.84 and 51.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.72, 94.84 and 51.60 is: 71.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.72 : 94.84 = 51.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.72/94.84 = 51.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.72x = 94.84 × 51.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.72x = 4,893.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,893.74/68.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.21

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