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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.86, 94.94 and 42.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.86, 94.94 and 42.96 is: 59.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.86 : 94.94 = 42.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.86/94.94 = 42.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.86x = 94.94 × 42.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.86x = 4,078.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,078.62/68.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.23

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