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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.02, 101.82 and 45.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.02, 101.82 and 45.14 is: 67.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.02 : 101.82 = 45.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.02/101.82 = 45.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.02x = 101.82 × 45.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.02x = 4,596.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,596.15/68.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.57

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