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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68, 102.24 and 47.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68, 102.24 and 47.76 is: 71.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68 : 102.24 = 47.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68/102.24 = 47.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68x = 102.24 × 47.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68x = 4,882.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,882.98/68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 71.81

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