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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 75.04, 103.68 and 68.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 75.04, 103.68 and 68.24 is: 94.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    75.04 : 103.68 = 68.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    75.04/103.68 = 68.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    75.04x = 103.68 × 68.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    75.04x = 7,075.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,075.12/75.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.28

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