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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.80, 94.94 and 37.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.80, 94.94 and 37.71 is: 52.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.80 : 94.94 = 37.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.80/94.94 = 37.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.80x = 94.94 × 37.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.80x = 3,580.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,580.18/68.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.04

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