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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 75.26, 103.28 and 68.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 75.26, 103.28 and 68.33 is: 93.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    75.26 : 103.28 = 68.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    75.26/103.28 = 68.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    75.26x = 103.28 × 68.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    75.26x = 7,057.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,057.12/75.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.77

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