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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.89, 94.98 and 67.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.89, 94.98 and 67.45 is: 92.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.89 : 94.98 = 67.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.89/94.98 = 67.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.89x = 94.98 × 67.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.89x = 6,406.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,406.40/68.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.99

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