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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.11, 102.06 and 46.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.11, 102.06 and 46.44 is: 69.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.11 : 102.06 = 46.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.11/102.06 = 46.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.11x = 102.06 × 46.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.11x = 4,739.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,739.67/68.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69.59

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