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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.79, 94.89 and 61.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.79, 94.89 and 61.11 is: 84.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.79 : 94.89 = 61.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.79/94.89 = 61.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.79x = 94.89 × 61.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.79x = 5,798.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,798.73/68.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.30

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