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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.91, 94.98 and 61.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.91, 94.98 and 61.05 is: 84.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.91 : 94.98 = 61.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.91/94.98 = 61.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.91x = 94.98 × 61.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.91x = 5,798.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,798.53/68.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.15

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