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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.94, 95.19 and 52.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.94, 95.19 and 52.65 is: 72.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.94 : 95.19 = 52.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.94/95.19 = 52.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.94x = 95.19 × 52.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.94x = 5,011.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,011.86/68.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.70

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