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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.07, 101.95 and 45.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.07, 101.95 and 45.21 is: 67.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.07 : 101.95 = 45.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.07/101.95 = 45.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.07x = 101.95 × 45.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.07x = 4,609.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,609.05/68.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.71

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