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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.85, 94.43 and 65.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.85, 94.43 and 65.68 is: 90.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.85 : 94.43 = 65.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.85/94.43 = 65.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.85x = 94.43 × 65.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.85x = 6,202.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,202.09/68.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.08

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