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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68.16, 102.09 and 44.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68.16, 102.09 and 44.04 is: 65.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68.16 : 102.09 = 44.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68.16/102.09 = 44.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68.16x = 102.09 × 44.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68.16x = 4,496.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,496.04/68.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.96

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