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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.80, 96.40 and 68.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.80, 96.40 and 68.80 is: 96.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.80 : 96.40 = 68.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.80/96.40 = 68.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.80x = 96.40 × 68.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.80x = 6,632.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,632.32/68.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.40

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