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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.93, 95.04 and 52.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.93, 95.04 and 52.59 is: 72.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.93 : 95.04 = 52.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.93/95.04 = 52.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.93x = 95.04 × 52.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.93x = 4,998.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,998.15/68.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.52

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