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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.69, 98.75 and 68.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.69, 98.75 and 68.58 is: 94.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.69 : 98.75 = 68.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.69/98.75 = 68.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.69x = 98.75 × 68.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.69x = 6,772.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,772.45/71.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.48

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