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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.24, 102.24 and 68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.24, 102.24 and 68 is: 93.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.24 : 102.24 = 68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.24/102.24 = 68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.24x = 102.24 × 68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.24x = 6,952.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,952.32/74.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.65

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