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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.15, 94.02 and 44.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.15, 94.02 and 44.84 is: 61.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.15 : 94.02 = 44.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.15/94.02 = 44.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.15x = 94.02 × 44.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.15x = 4,215.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,215.86/68.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 61.86

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