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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.16, 97.68 and 68.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.16, 97.68 and 68.64 is: 94.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.16 : 97.68 = 68.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.16/97.68 = 68.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.16x = 97.68 × 68.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.16x = 6,704.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,704.76/71.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.22

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