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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.73, 94.88 and 52.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.73, 94.88 and 52.36 is: 72.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.73 : 94.88 = 52.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.73/94.88 = 52.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.73x = 94.88 × 52.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.73x = 4,967.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,967.92/68.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.28

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