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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.07, 102.14 and 36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.07, 102.14 and 36 is: 54.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.07 : 102.14 = 36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.07/102.14 = 36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.07x = 102.14 × 36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.07x = 3,676.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,676.86/68.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.02

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