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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.12, 102 and 45.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.12, 102 and 45.28 is: 67.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.12 : 102 = 45.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.12/102 = 45.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.12x = 102 × 45.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.12x = 4,618.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,618.56/68.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.80

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