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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.01, 102.05 and 45.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.01, 102.05 and 45.18 is: 67.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.01 : 102.05 = 45.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.01/102.05 = 45.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.01x = 102.05 × 45.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.01x = 4,610.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,610.73/68.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.79

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