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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.03, 101.94 and 33.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.03, 101.94 and 33.77 is: 50.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.03 : 101.94 = 33.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.03/101.94 = 33.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.03x = 101.94 × 33.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.03x = 3,442.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,442.00/68.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.60

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