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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 72.79, 100.68 and 68.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 72.79, 100.68 and 68.22 is: 94.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    72.79 : 100.68 = 68.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    72.79/100.68 = 68.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    72.79x = 100.68 × 68.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    72.79x = 6,868.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,868.39/72.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.36

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