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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 71.84, 99.16 and 68.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 71.84, 99.16 and 68.40 is: 94.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    71.84 : 99.16 = 68.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    71.84/99.16 = 68.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    71.84x = 99.16 × 68.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    71.84x = 6,782.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,782.54/71.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.41

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