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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76.08, 104.43 and 68.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76.08, 104.43 and 68.79 is: 94.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76.08 : 104.43 = 68.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76.08/104.43 = 68.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76.08x = 104.43 × 68.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76.08x = 7,183.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,183.74/76.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.42

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