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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.88, 103.40 and 65.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.88, 103.40 and 65.61 is: 98.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.88 : 103.40 = 65.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.88/103.40 = 65.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.88x = 103.40 × 65.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.88x = 6,784.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,784.18/68.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.50

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