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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.81, 94.96 and 41.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.81, 94.96 and 41.19 is: 56.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.81 : 94.96 = 41.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.81/94.96 = 41.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.81x = 94.96 × 41.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.81x = 3,911.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,911.10/68.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.84

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