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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.91, 94.84 and 52.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.91, 94.84 and 52.50 is: 72.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.91 : 94.84 = 52.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.91/94.84 = 52.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.91x = 94.84 × 52.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.91x = 4,979.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,979.10/68.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.26

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