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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.97, 94.95 and 67.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.97, 94.95 and 67.44 is: 92.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.97 : 94.95 = 67.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.97/94.95 = 67.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.97x = 94.95 × 67.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.97x = 6,403.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,403.43/68.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.84

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