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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.83, 94.97 and 60.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.83, 94.97 and 60.18 is: 83.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.83 : 94.97 = 60.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.83/94.97 = 60.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.83x = 94.97 × 60.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.83x = 5,714.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,714.52/68.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.02

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