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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 82.88, 114.30 and 68.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 82.88, 114.30 and 68.30 is: 94.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    82.88 : 114.30 = 68.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    82.88/114.30 = 68.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    82.88x = 114.30 × 68.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    82.88x = 7,806.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,806.69/82.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.19

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