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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.02, 101.86 and 45.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.02, 101.86 and 45.17 is: 67.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.02 : 101.86 = 45.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.02/101.86 = 45.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.02x = 101.86 × 45.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.02x = 4,600.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,600.39/68.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.64

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