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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68, 93.81 and 43.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68, 93.81 and 43.44 is: 59.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68 : 93.81 = 43.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68/93.81 = 43.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68x = 93.81 × 43.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68x = 4,075.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,075.11/68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.93

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