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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 79.94, 119.82 and 60.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 79.94, 119.82 and 60.68 is: 90.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    79.94 : 119.82 = 60.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    79.94/119.82 = 60.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    79.94x = 119.82 × 60.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    79.94x = 7,270.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,270.68/79.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.95

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