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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74.76, 102.96 and 68.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74.76, 102.96 and 68.28 is: 94.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74.76 : 102.96 = 68.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74.76/102.96 = 68.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74.76x = 102.96 × 68.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74.76x = 7,030.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,030.11/74.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.04

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