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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.76, 95 and 67.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.76, 95 and 67.32 is: 93.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.76 : 95 = 67.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.76/95 = 67.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.76x = 95 × 67.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.76x = 6,395.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,395.40/68.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.01

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