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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 79.69, 109.76 and 68.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 79.69, 109.76 and 68.77 is: 94.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    79.69 : 109.76 = 68.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    79.69/109.76 = 68.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    79.69x = 109.76 × 68.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    79.69x = 7,547.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,547.85/79.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.72

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