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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.79, 94.86 and 52.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.79, 94.86 and 52.39 is: 72.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.79 : 94.86 = 52.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.79/94.86 = 52.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.79x = 94.86 × 52.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.79x = 4,969.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,969.72/68.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.24

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