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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.16, 101.49 and 67.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.16, 101.49 and 67.44 is: 100.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.16 : 101.49 = 67.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.16/101.49 = 67.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.16x = 101.49 × 67.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.16x = 6,844.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 6,844.49/68.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.42

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