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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.44, 99.88 and 68.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.44, 99.88 and 68.60 is: 94.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.44 : 99.88 = 68.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.44/99.88 = 68.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.44x = 99.88 × 68.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.44x = 6,851.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,851.77/72.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.59

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