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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.88, 94.85 and 66.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.88, 94.85 and 66.07 is: 90.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.88 : 94.85 = 66.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.88/94.85 = 66.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.88x = 94.85 × 66.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.88x = 6,266.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,266.74/68.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.98

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