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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68, 101.96 and 45.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68, 101.96 and 45.16 is: 67.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68 : 101.96 = 45.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68/101.96 = 45.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68x = 101.96 × 45.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68x = 4,604.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,604.51/68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.71

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