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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.94, 94.88 and 67.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.94, 94.88 and 67.16 is: 92.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.94 : 94.88 = 67.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.94/94.88 = 67.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.94x = 94.88 × 67.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.94x = 6,371.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,371.33/68.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.42

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