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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.78, 94.96 and 66.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.78, 94.96 and 66.59 is: 91.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.78 : 94.96 = 66.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.78/94.96 = 66.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.78x = 94.96 × 66.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.78x = 6,323.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,323.39/68.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.94

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