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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.06, 93.88 and 45.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.06, 93.88 and 45.93 is: 63.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.06 : 93.88 = 45.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.06/93.88 = 45.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.06x = 93.88 × 45.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.06x = 4,311.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,311.91/68.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63.35

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