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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.74, 94.73 and 65.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.74, 94.73 and 65.19 is: 89.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.74 : 94.73 = 65.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.74/94.73 = 65.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.74x = 94.73 × 65.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.74x = 6,175.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,175.45/68.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.84

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