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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.13, 102.33 and 50.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.13, 102.33 and 50.04 is: 75.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.13 : 102.33 = 50.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.13/102.33 = 50.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.13x = 102.33 × 50.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.13x = 5,120.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,120.59/68.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.16

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