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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.86, 94.80 and 52.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.86, 94.80 and 52.46 is: 72.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.86 : 94.80 = 52.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.86/94.80 = 52.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.86x = 94.80 × 52.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.86x = 4,973.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,973.21/68.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.22

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