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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.11, 94.03 and 44.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.11, 94.03 and 44.79 is: 61.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.11 : 94.03 = 44.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.11/94.03 = 44.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.11x = 94.03 × 44.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.11x = 4,211.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,211.14/68.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.83

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