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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.94, 95.28 and 58.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.94, 95.28 and 58.74 is: 81.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.94 : 95.28 = 58.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.94/95.28 = 58.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.94x = 95.28 × 58.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.94x = 5,596.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,596.75/68.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.18

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