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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 94.40, 129.92 and 68.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 94.40, 129.92 and 68.48 is: 94.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    94.40 : 129.92 = 68.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    94.40/129.92 = 68.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    94.40x = 129.92 × 68.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    94.40x = 8,896.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,896.92/94.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.25

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