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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 79.38, 109.45 and 68.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 79.38, 109.45 and 68.45 is: 94.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    79.38 : 109.45 = 68.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    79.38/109.45 = 68.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    79.38x = 109.45 × 68.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    79.38x = 7,491.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,491.85/79.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.38

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