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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.01, 93.83 and 44.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.01, 93.83 and 44.74 is: 61.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.01 : 93.83 = 44.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.01/93.83 = 44.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.01x = 93.83 × 44.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.01x = 4,197.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,197.95/68.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.73

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