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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68, 101.96 and 31.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68, 101.96 and 31.91 is: 47.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68 : 101.96 = 31.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68/101.96 = 31.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68x = 101.96 × 31.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68x = 3,253.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,253.54/68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.85

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