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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.76, 102.72 and 52.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.76, 102.72 and 52.56 is: 78.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.76 : 102.72 = 52.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.76/102.72 = 52.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.76x = 102.72 × 52.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.76x = 5,398.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,398.96/68.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.52

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